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thinner

/ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • A person or thing that is thinner than another. For example, 'John is thinner than Michael'.

    - "John is thinner than Michael."
    - "The new phone is thinner than the old one."
    - "The model is thinner than the average woman."

Antonyms

thick
Synonyms

reedy , skinny , slender , slim , svelte , waifish , narrow , spaced out , sparse , scant , scarce , slight , runny , watery , fine
Rhymes
Words rhyming with thinner
thinner , hinnyer , winnier , spinneyer , finneyer
Homophones
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  1. thinner (en) : A person or thing that is thinner than another.


Variants
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thinner , thinners , thin , thin on the ground , thinly , thinness , thinnesses , thinnest , thinnish , blood thinner , blood thinners , blood-thinning , paint thinner
Etymology
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The word 'thinner' is derived from the word 'thin'. The word 'thin' is an adjective that describes a person, thing, or substance that lacks considerable depth, thickness, or breadth. The suffix '-er' is added to the word 'thin' to form the word 'thinner', which describes a person or thing that makes another person or thing thinner.


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  1. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It is also one of the tallest structures in the world. Interestingly, the Eiffel Tower is also thinner at the top than at the bottom. This is because the tower tapers inwards towards the top, making it thinner at the top than at the bottom.


Related Concepts
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  1. Obesity: Obesity is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat. Obesity is often defined in terms of a person's body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of a person's body fat based on their weight and height. A person is considered to be obese if their BMI is 30 or higher.

  2. Anorexia Nervosa: Anorexia Nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening mental health condition that is characterized by a persistent and compulsive desire to lose weight, often to the point of starvation. People with Anorexia Nervosa often have a distorted body image, meaning that they may perceive themselves as being larger or heavier than they actually are. People with Anorexia Nervosa may also engage in a range of behaviors that are designed to help them lose weight, such as excessive exercise, fasting, or the use of laxatives or diuretics. Anorexia Nervosa can have a profound impact on a person's physical and mental health, and can lead to a range of complications, such as cardiac problems, nutrient deficiencies, bone loss, or even death. Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa typically involves a multidisciplinary approach that may include medical care, nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, or the use of medications to help manage symptoms or complications.


How to Memorize "thinner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing next to another person. The first person is thinner than the second person. Visualize the difference in thickness between the two people.


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