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thinner

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/ˈθɪnər/ · thin-ner

having a smaller distance between opposite sides; slender or less thick.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having a smaller distance between opposite sides; slender or less thick.

ایک کم فاصلے کے ساتھ، پتلا یا کم موٹا ہونا۔

پتلا

patla

Synonyms

slenderslimleanدبلاپتلاہلکا

Antonyms

thickfatbulkyموٹابھاریچوڑا

Common Collocations

  • thinner paint
  • thinner hair
  • thinner margins

Example Sentences

She preferred a thinner coat to wear in the spring.

اس نے بہار میں پہنے کے لئے پتلا کوٹ پسند کیا۔

Us ne bawar mein pehnay kay liye patla coat pasand kiya.

The artist used a thinner brush to add detail to the painting.

فنکار نے پینٹنگ میں تفصیل شامل کرنے کے لئے پتلا برش استعمال کیا۔

Fankaar ne painting mein tafseel shamil karne ke liye patla brush istemal kiya.

After exercise, he felt thinner and healthier.

ورزش کے بعد، اس نے پتلا اور صحت مند محسوس کیا۔

Warzish ke baad, us ne patla aur sehatmand mehsoos kiya.

Easily Confused With

thinner (substance):A thinner substance is used to reduce the viscosity of paint or other materials, while 'thinner' as an adjective describes something of lesser thickness.

Word Family

thin
adjectiveپتلا
thinness
nounپتلا پن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a thin person wearing a coat; 'thinner' is just one layer less.

Imagine a thin slice of bread compared to a thick loaf.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تھینے پل پل کی کیفیت جتنے اے ان میں تیز ہیں پاتے، چراغوں کی کرنوں سے ہے جیون میں جو ہر رات کو سجاتے۔

Thinay pal pal ki khayfiyat jitne ae un mein tez hain pata, Charaghon ki kiranon se hai jeevan mein jo har raat ko sajate.

The thinner the essence of the moments, the swifter they manifest, adorned by the rays of lamps every night.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پتلی ڈشوں پر ہنر نہیں آتا۔

Patli dishon par hunar nahin aata.

Thin dishes do not display skill.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "thynne" — to make thin

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'thinner' has evolved from Old English roots, describing something of lesser thickness or density over time.