thinning
Thinning (noun) means the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density. Example: “The gardener recommended thinning of the carrot seedlings.”
How to use thinning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBecoming less dense or thick, or the act of deliberately reducing density.
Word forms
more thinning comparative, thinnings plural, most thinning superlative
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The gardener recommended _____ of the carrot seedlings.
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What does “thinning” mean?
The word “thinning” means the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density. In plain terms, becoming less dense or thick, or the act of deliberately reducing density.
How do you use “thinning” in a sentence?
Here is “thinning” used in a sentence: “The gardener recommended thinning of the carrot seedlings.”
What part of speech is “thinning”?
Depending on how it is used, “thinning” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “thinning” have?
“Thinning” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of removing some plants, hairs, or other things to reduce their density.