Thinned

Pronunciation: /θɪnd/

Definitions of thinned

verb to make or become less dense or crowded; to reduce in number or amount

Example Sentences

A1 The chef thinned the soup with water.

A2 She thinned out the crowd by asking people to move to the sides.

B1 The farmer thinned the apple trees to allow more sunlight to reach the fruit.

B2 The hairstylist thinned out her client's hair to create a more layered look.

C1 The artist thinned the paint with turpentine to achieve a smoother texture.

C2 The population of the city thinned as people migrated to other regions.

Examples of thinned in a Sentence

formal The forest was thinned to reduce the risk of wildfires.

informal I thinned out my wardrobe by donating old clothes.

slang I thinned the herd by cutting ties with toxic friends.

figurative His patience thinned as the meeting dragged on.

Grammatical Forms of thinned

• past tense: thinned
• plural: thinned
• comparative: thinner
• superlative: thinnest
• present tense: thin
• future tense: will thin
• perfect tense: have thinned
• continuous tense: is thinning
• singular: thinned
• positive degree: thin
• infinitive: thin
• gerund: thinning
• participle: thinning

Origin and Evolution of thinned

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thinned' originated from the Old English word 'þynnian' which meant to make thin or slender.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thinned' has retained its original meaning of making something thin or slender, but it is now commonly used in various contexts such as describing hair, plants, or even crowds.