thinly

having few people living in an area

covered by only a small amount or number of something

spread over a wide area in an irregular way

to cover a surface with a thin layer of something; to distribute resources over too wide an area

to slice something into thin pieces

to cut something into thin pieces

to extend resources or materials to their limit, often resulting in inadequacy

to give a smile that is not genuine or enthusiastic

to plant seeds far apart