Pronunciation: /ˈθɪnər/

Definitions of thinner

noun a substance or product used to make something thinner or less thick

Example Sentences

A1 I need a thinner for my paintbrush.

A2 She used a thinner to clean the paint off the brush.

B1 The artist mixed the paint with a thinner to achieve the desired consistency.

B2 The thinner used in this painting technique helps create a smooth finish.

C1 The chemical composition of the thinner can affect the drying time of the paint.

C2 Art restoration experts carefully select the appropriate thinner to remove old varnish layers without damaging the original artwork.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'thin', meaning having a lesser thickness or extent in one dimension

Example Sentences

A1 She is thinner than her sister.

A2 The paper is thinner than the cardboard.

B1 The new phone is thinner and lighter than the previous model.

B2 The fabric of the dress is thinner, making it more breathable in hot weather.

C1 The artist used thinner brush strokes to create a more delicate and detailed painting.

C2 The layers of the pastry were carefully rolled out to make them thinner and flakier.

Examples of thinner in a Sentence

formal The new material is significantly thinner than the previous version.

informal I need to buy some new pants, these ones are getting too thin.

slang I've been hitting the gym, trying to get thinner for summer.

figurative As time passed, the line between reality and dreams grew thinner and thinner.

Grammatical Forms of thinner

past tense

thinned

plural

thinners

comparative

thinner

superlative

thinnest

present tense

thin

future tense

will thin

perfect tense

has thinned

continuous tense

is thinning

singular

thinner

positive degree

thin

infinitive

thin

gerund

thinning

participle

thinned

Origin and Evolution of thinner

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'thinner' originated from the Middle English word 'thynnen' which is derived from the Old English word 'thynnan'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thinner' has evolved to not only refer to something that is less thick or dense but also to describe a substance used to dilute or reduce the intensity of another substance.