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Vocabulary Entry
thinner
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Having less thickness; not thick.
Example Sentences
"She wore a thinner jacket because the weather was warm."
"The paint would dry faster if you used a thinner layer."
"This book is thinner than the one I read last month."
V
verb
To make or become thinner.
Example Sentences
"He plans to thinner his hair before the summer."
"The chef decided to thinner the sauce for a lighter taste."
"As the ice began to melt, it started to thinner across the lake."
N
noun
A substance used to reduce the viscosity or thickness of another substance, especially paint.
Example Sentences
"The artist added a thinner to the paint to achieve the desired consistency."
"Make sure to use the right thinner for the type of paint you're using."
"He bought a can of paint thinner from the hardware store."