Definitions and Examples of narrow, thin, slim
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having a small width; not wide.
Example
The narrow alley was barely wide enough for two people to walk side by side.
Having little thickness or depth; not fat or wide.
Example
She wore a thin scarf around her neck to keep warm in the chilly weather.
Having a small width in proportion to height or length; not wide.
Example
The model had a slim figure that made her look taller than she actually was.
Key Differences: narrow vs thin vs slim
- 1Narrow refers to a small width, while thin refers to a small thickness or depth.
- 2Slim is similar to thin, but it also implies a small width in proportion to height or length.
Effective Usage of narrow, thin, slim
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use wide and its antonyms to describe the size and shape of objects.
- 2Talking About Spaces: Use wide and its antonyms to describe the size of spaces, such as rooms, streets, and hallways.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use wide and its antonyms to compare and contrast different objects or spaces.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of wide are narrow, thin, and slim. These words describe the opposite of wide, which means having a small distance from one side to the other. Use these words to describe physical objects, spaces, and to compare and contrast different things.
