Pronunciation: /ˈθɪnər/
noun a substance or product used to make something thinner or less thick
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
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.
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.
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