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trim vs thin

thin vs trim

trim is a noun but thin is not a noun.

trim and thin both are adjectives.

trim and thin both are verbs.

trim is not an adverb while thin is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trim Yes Yes Yes No
thin No Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, thin is a hyponym of trim; that is, thin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than trim:
  • trim: cut down on; make a reduction in
  • thin: make thin or thinner
trim (noun) thin (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) thin (adjective)
severely simple in line or design of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section
thin and fit relatively thin in consistency or low in density; not viscous
characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder lacking excess flesh
neat and smart in appearance (of sound) lacking resonance or volume
not dense
very narrow
lacking spirit or sincere effort
lacking substance or significance
trim (verb) thin (verb)
cut down on; make a reduction in take off weight
adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used lose thickness; become thin or thinner
cut closely make thin or thinner
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
decorate, as with ornaments
be in equilibrium during a flight
balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces
trim (adverb) thin (adverb)
without viscosity
Difference between trim and thin

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