Pronunciation: /slɪm/

Definitions of slim

verb to make thinner or reduce in size

Example Sentences

A1 She slimmed down by eating healthier and exercising regularly.

A2 He is trying to slim his waistline by cutting out sugary drinks.

B1 Many people struggle to slim down due to busy schedules and lack of motivation.

B2 The actress slimmed down for her role in the movie by following a strict diet and workout routine.

C1 After months of hard work, he successfully slimmed down and achieved his goal weight.

C2 She hired a personal trainer to help her slim down and get in shape for her upcoming marathon.

adjective having a small or slender width

Example Sentences

A1 She has a slim body.

A2 The chances of winning are slim.

B1 He managed to squeeze through the slim gap in the fence.

B2 The company's chances of success are looking slim.

C1 Despite her slim chances, she decided to go for the promotion.

C2 The slim possibility of finding a solution became even slimmer as time went on.

Examples of slim in a Sentence

formal She maintained a slim figure by following a strict diet and exercise regimen.

informal I'm trying to slim down before summer so I can fit into my old swimsuit.

slang I need to slim my wallet before payday hits.

figurative The chances of success are slim, but we can still try our best.

Grammatical Forms of slim

past tense

slimmed

plural

slims

comparative

slimmer

superlative

slimmest

present tense

slim

future tense

will slim

perfect tense

have slimmed

continuous tense

is slimming

singular

slim

positive degree

slim

infinitive

to slim

gerund

slimming

participle

slimmed

Origin and Evolution of slim

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'slim' originated from the Dutch word 'slim' which means clever or sly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'slim' evolved to describe someone who is thin or slender, rather than just clever or sly.