(As) Thin As A Rake

Pronunciation: /ðɪn əz ə reɪk/

Definitions of (as) thin as a rake

adjective describing the thinness of something, in this case, as thin as a rake

Example Sentences

A1 The thread was as thin as a rake.

A2 She had long fingers that were as thin as a rake.

B1 The paper was so delicate, it felt as thin as a rake.

B2 The model had a figure that was as thin as a rake.

C1 The fabric of the dress was as thin as a rake, making it see-through.

C2 The ice on the pond was as thin as a rake, making it dangerous to walk on.

adverb modifying the adjective 'thin', indicating the degree of thinness

Example Sentences

A1 She was as thin as a rake and could barely lift the heavy box.

A2 The branches of the tree were as thin as a rake, swaying in the wind.

B1 The soup was as thin as a rake, lacking any substantial ingredients.

B2 The fabric of the dress was as thin as a rake, revealing every contour of her body.

C1 His patience was as thin as a rake, ready to snap at any moment.

C2 The ice on the pond was as thin as a rake, causing concern for anyone attempting to skate on it.

preposition connecting the adjective 'thin' to the comparison 'as a rake'

Example Sentences

A1 The thread was as thin as a rake.

A2 Her hair was as thin as a rake.

B1 The ice on the pond was as thin as a rake, so we couldn't skate on it.

B2 The paper was as thin as a rake, making it difficult to write on.

C1 The fabric of the dress was as thin as a rake, revealing every detail underneath.

C2 The walls of the old house were as thin as a rake, allowing sound to travel easily between rooms.

article used before the noun 'rake' to indicate that it is a specific rake being compared to

Example Sentences

A1 She is as thin as a rake.

A2 The branches of the tree were as thin as a rake.

B1 The model had a figure as thin as a rake.

B2 The ice on the lake was as thin as a rake, so we couldn't walk on it.

C1 The paper was as thin as a rake, making it easy to tear.

C2 Her patience was as thin as a rake after waiting for hours.

Examples of (as) thin as a rake in a Sentence

formal The model had a figure as thin as a rake, showcasing the latest designer clothes.

informal She's as thin as a rake, always watching what she eats.

slang I can't believe how thin she is, she's as thin as a rake!

figurative His wallet was as thin as a rake after splurging on the latest gadgets.

Grammatical Forms of (as) thin as a rake

• past tense: as thin as a rake
• plural: as thin as rakes
• comparative: thinner than a rake
• superlative: thinnest of all rakes
• present tense: is as thin as a rake
• future tense: will be as thin as a rake
• perfect tense: has been as thin as a rake
• continuous tense: is being as thin as a rake
• singular: as thin as a rake
• positive degree: thin as a rake
• infinitive: to be as thin as a rake
• gerund: being as thin as a rake
• participle: being as thin as a rake

Origin and Evolution of (as) thin as a rake

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase '(as) thin as a rake' likely originated from the comparison of someone or something being as skinny or slender as the long, thin handle of a rake.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has continued to be used to describe someone or something that is very thin or skinny, with the comparison to a rake emphasizing extreme thinness.