Definitions and Examples of thinly, sparsely
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a way that is not dense or closely packed.
Example
She spread the butter thinly on the toast.
In a way that is thinly dispersed or scattered.
Example
The trees were sparsely distributed across the vast plain.
Key Differences: thinly vs sparsely
- 1Thinly implies a lack of density or thickness, while thickly implies a high degree of density or thickness.
- 2Sparsely implies a lack of frequency or concentration, while thickly implies a high degree of frequency or concentration.
Effective Usage of thinly, sparsely
- 1Cooking: Use thinly to describe the thickness of ingredients like slices of meat or vegetables.
- 2Nature: Use sparsely to describe the distribution of plants or animals in an ecosystem.
- 3Art: Use thickly to describe the texture of paint on a canvas.
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Remember this!
The antonyms thinly and sparsely have different meanings. Thinly means in a way that is not dense or closely packed, while sparsely means in a way that is thinly dispersed or scattered. Use these words in contexts such as cooking, nature, and art to describe thickness, distribution, and texture.
