thin out
The phrase "thin out" is often used in various contexts to describe the process of making something less dense or reducing its quantity while maintaining overall coverage.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To make something less dense or crowded by reducing the number of items or people.
Example
- The crowd began to thin out after the concert ended.
B2Gardening
(specific)To remove some plants from a group to allow the remaining ones to grow better.
Example
- You need to thin out the seedlings to give the stronger plants more space.
B2Hairdressing
(specific)To reduce the volume of hair by cutting some strands while keeping the overall length.
Example
- The stylist will thin out your hair to make it more manageable.
C1Chemistry
(technical)To make a liquid or mixture less concentrated by adding a solvent.
Example
- You can thin out the paint by adding a small amount of water.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "thin out":
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