trim vs cut down

cut down vs trim

trim is a noun but cut down is not a noun.

trim is an adjective but cut down is not an adjective.

trim and cut down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
trim	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
cut down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, trim and cut down are synonyms defined as:

trim and cut down: cut down on; make a reduction in

Other synonyms of trim include bring down, cut, cut back, reduce, trim back, trim down.

trim (noun)	cut down (noun)
cutting down to the desired size or shape
a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation
a state of arrangement or appearance

trim (adjective)	cut down (adjective)
severely simple in line or design
thin and fit
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder
neat and smart in appearance

trim (verb)	cut down (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in	cut down on; make a reduction in
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used	intercept (a player)
cut closely	cause to come or go down
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of	cut with a blade or mower
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size	cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods	cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

Difference between trim and cut down

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