Definitions and Examples of narrow, thin, dim
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not wide; limited in size or extent.
Example
The road was so narrow that only one car could pass at a time.
Having little thickness or depth; not dense or solid.
Example
She had a thin slice of cake for dessert.
Lacking brightness or clarity; not shining or vivid.
Example
The light in the room was dim and made it hard to read.
Key Differences: narrow vs thin vs dim
- 1Narrow describes something that is limited in size or extent.
- 2Thin describes something that has little thickness or depth.
- 3Dim describes something that lacks brightness or clarity.
Effective Usage of narrow, thin, dim
- 1Enhance Description: Use these antonyms to provide more detailed descriptions of objects, places, or people.
- 2Improve Vocabulary: Incorporate these antonyms in your writing or speaking to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Enrich Learning: Use these antonyms to teach English language learners new words and concepts.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct meanings: Narrow describes limited size or extent, thin describes little thickness or depth, and dim describes a lack of brightness or clarity. Use these words to enhance your descriptions, improve your vocabulary, and enrich learning by teaching new words and concepts.