thin out
Third Person
thins out
Present Participle
thinning out
Past Tense
thinned out
Past Participle
thinned out
1
to decrease the number or density of something
transitive
- She thinned the flower bed out, removing some plants to create a more balanced garden.
- The manager decided to thin out the excessive paperwork in the office.
- The librarian thinned out the book collection to make space for new acquisitions.
- The supervisor decided to thin out the employees in the department to improve efficiency.
2
to become less dense
- After the peak hours, the traffic on the highway tends to thin out.
- As the night went on, the party began to thin out, leaving only a few guests.
- As we hiked further, the trees began to thin out, and we could see more sunlight.
- The crowd at the concert started to thin out after the first few performances.
- The dense fog finally started to thin out, allowing better visibility on the road.
3
to lessen the flavor of a mixture
transitive
- She decided to thin the soup out by adding more broth.
- You can thin out the paint with a bit of water for a smoother finish.
- The makeup artist thinned out the foundation with a moisturizer.
- Adding more milk will help thin out the coffee's strong flavor.
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