be thin

Frequency: 8.5150.2 per million words

Describes the state of a solid object, e.g., a wall or a book.

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Examples (20)

  • The old book's cover is very thin and easily torn.
  • She is naturally thin, no matter how much she eats.
  • The glass is so thin that I'm afraid it will break.
  • After her long illness, she was noticeably thin.
  • She is naturally thin and has a fast metabolism.
  • He used to be incredibly thin during his college years.
  • The stray dog was painfully thin from lack of food.
  • Many fashion models are expected to be very thin.
  • This sauce is too thin; I need to thicken it.
  • Despite his large appetite, he always seems to be quite thin.
  • The air is very thin at high altitudes.
  • Will you still be this thin when you're older?
  • His arguments were thin and unconvincing.
  • It's not always healthy to be extremely thin.
  • My patience is wearing thin after waiting for hours.
  • Some people just naturally are thin due to their metabolism.
  • The crowd was thin for the morning session.
  • If you are too thin, your doctor might recommend gaining weight.
  • The new model of phone is incredibly thin and lightweight.
  • She is tall and rather thin.