--- title: T — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 21 description: The 1049 words of the English dictionary under T, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/21/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / T # T — The English dictionary · page 21 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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[58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) **thickness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thickness is how thick something is: the distance from one side to the other through it.[↗](../../thickness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thickness is how thick something is: the distance…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thickness is how dense or not runny something is, like a liquid or fog.[↗](../../thickness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thickness is how dense or not runny something…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thickness is a layer of something.[↗](../../thickness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thickness is a layer of something.") *Example:* Measure the thickness of the book with a ruler.[↗](../../thickness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Measure the thickness of the book with a…") · The ice was only 2 centimetres in thickness, so it was not safe.[↗](../../thickness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice was only 2 centimetres in thickness,…") · The wall has a thickness of 30 centimetres.[↗](../../thickness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The wall has a thickness of 30 centimetres.") · Fold the paper to double its thickness.[↗](../../thickness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Fold the paper to double its thickness.") · The thickness of the soup was just right.[↗](../../thickness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The thickness of the soup was just right.") · Wrap the parcel in two thicknesses of paper.[↗](../../thickness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Wrap the parcel in two thicknesses of paper.") · Each coin has a thickness of 2 millimetres, so a stack of 10 is 20 millimetres tall.[↗](../../thickness/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Each coin has a thickness of 2 millimetres,…") · He pointed to one corner, in which lay the great Head, made out of many thicknesses of paper, and with a carefully painted face.[↗](../../thickness/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: He pointed to one corner, in which lay…") · And as for the pillars, the height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits; and a line of twelve cubits did compass it; and the thickness thereof was four fingers; it was hollow.[↗](../../thickness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And as for the pillars, the height of…") (Prophets JER.52.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thickness/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets JER.52.21, JPS 1917") **thief** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A person who steals: takes things that belong to someone else without asking.[↗](../../thief/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A person who steals: takes things that belong…") *Example:* The thief took the bike from the garden.[↗](../../thief/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thief took the bike from the garden.") · Police caught the thief on camera.[↗](../../thief/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Police caught the thief on camera.") · "Stop, thief!" shouted the shopkeeper.[↗](../../thief/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: 'Stop, thief!' shouted the shopkeeper.") · Lock your bike so a thief cannot take it.[↗](../../thief/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Lock your bike so a thief cannot take…") · In the story, the thief was a magpie.[↗](../../thief/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: In the story, the thief was a magpie.") · A thief stole Grandma's handbag.[↗](../../thief/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A thief stole Grandma's handbag.") · If a thief be found breaking in, and be smitten so that he dieth, there shall be no bloodguiltiness for him.[↗](../../thief/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: If a thief be found breaking in, and…") (Torah EXO.22.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.2, JPS 1917") · If a man deliver unto his neighbour money or stuff to keep, and it be stolen out of the man's house; if the thief be found, he shall pay double.[↗](../../thief/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: If a man deliver unto his neighbour money…") (Torah EXO.22.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.7, JPS 1917") · If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall come near unto God, to see whether he have not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.[↗](../../thief/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: If the thief be not found, then the…") (Torah EXO.22.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.22.8, JPS 1917") · When thou sawest a thief, thou hadst company with him, and with adulterers was thy portion.[↗](../../thief/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: When thou sawest a thief, thou hadst company…") (Writings PSA.50.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.50.18, JPS 1917") · They are driven forth from the midst of men; they cry after them as after a thief.[↗](../../thief/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: They are driven forth from the midst of…") (Writings JOB.30.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.30.5, JPS 1917") · Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; (Writings PRO.6.30, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thief/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Men do not despise a thief, if he…") **thieving** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Stealing things that belong to other people.[↗](../../thieving/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Stealing things that belong to other people.") *Example:* The thieving crows took the corn.[↗](../../thieving/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thieving crows took the corn.") · The thieving fox stole a hen.[↗](../../thieving/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The thieving fox stole a hen.") · Don't be a thieving magpie\![↗](../../thieving/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Don't be a thieving magpie!") **thievish** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thievish means fond of stealing, or like a thief in the way one acts.[↗](../../thievish/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thievish means fond of stealing, or like a…") *Example:* "The thievish rabble!" said the Thistle.[↗](../../thievish/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: 'The thievish rabble!' said the Thistle.") · Pinkel gave up his bad and thievish ways.[↗](../../thievish/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Pinkel gave up his bad and thievish ways.") · A thievish fox crept into the hen house at night.[↗](../../thievish/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thievish fox crept into the hen house…") **thigh** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your thigh is the top part of your leg, between your hip and your knee.[↗](../../thigh/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Your thigh is the top part of your…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thigh is also this part of a chicken or other animal, used as food.[↗](../../thigh/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thigh is also this part of a…") *Example:* The thigh bone is the longest bone in your body.[↗](../../thigh/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thigh bone is the longest bone in…") · I pulled a muscle in my thigh.[↗](../../thigh/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: I pulled a muscle in my thigh.") · We had chicken thighs for dinner.[↗](../../thigh/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We had chicken thighs for dinner.") · The water came up to my thighs.[↗](../../thigh/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The water came up to my thighs.") · She wore thigh-high boots.[↗](../../thigh/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: She wore thigh-high boots.") · Stretch your thighs before running.[↗](../../thigh/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Stretch your thighs before running.") · The football hit him on the thigh.[↗](../../thigh/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The football hit him on the thigh.") · As they approached, the bear stood erect with a hand on his thigh.[↗](../../thigh/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: As they approached, the bear stood erect with…") · And the sun rose upon him as he passed over Peniel, and he limped upon his thigh.[↗](../../thigh/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And the sun rose upon him as he…") (Torah GEN.32.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.32.31, JPS 1917") · And the breasts and the right thigh Aaron waved for a wave-offering before the LORD; as Moses commanded.[↗](../../thigh/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the breasts and the right thigh Aaron…") (Torah LEV.9.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.9.21, JPS 1917") · And the right thigh shall ye give unto the priest for a heave-offering out of your sacrifices of peace-offerings.[↗](../../thigh/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the right thigh shall ye give unto…") (Torah LEV.7.32, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.7.32, JPS 1917") · Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty one, thy glory and thy majesty.[↗](../../thigh/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O mighty…") (Writings PSA.45.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.45.4, JPS 1917") · He straineth his tail like a cedar; the sinews of his thighs are knit together.[↗](../../thigh/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: He straineth his tail like a cedar; the…") (Writings JOB.40.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.40.17, JPS 1917") · And the cook took up the thigh, and that which was upon it, and set it before Saul.[↗](../../thigh/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: And the cook took up the thigh, and…") (Prophets 1SA.9.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thigh/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 1SA.9.24, JPS 1917") **thimble** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thimble is a small metal or plastic cap worn on the tip of your finger to protect it when you push a needle through cloth while sewing.[↗](../../thimble/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thimble is a small metal or plastic…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thimble is also a tiny amount, as in "a thimbleful".[↗](../../thimble/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thimble is also a tiny amount, as…") *Example:* Wear a thimble so the needle doesn't hurt your finger.[↗](../../thimble/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Wear a thimble so the needle doesn't hurt…") · Grandma's silver thimble is very old.[↗](../../thimble/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandma's silver thimble is very old.") · I played as the thimble in Monopoly.[↗](../../thimble/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: I played as the thimble in Monopoly.") · In Peter Pan, a kiss is called a thimble.[↗](../../thimble/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: In Peter Pan, a kiss is called a…") · We played hunt the thimble at the party.[↗](../../thimble/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: We played hunt the thimble at the party.") · The doll drank from a cup no bigger than a thimble.[↗](../../thimble/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The doll drank from a cup no bigger…") · Add just a thimbleful of milk.[↗](../../thimble/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Add just a thimbleful of milk.") · And tears dropped from her eyes on to her thimble.[↗](../../thimble/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: And tears dropped from her eyes on to…") **thimbleful** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thimbleful is as much as a thimble can hold, a very small amount of liquid or food.[↗](../../thimbleful/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thimbleful is as much as a thimble…") *Example:* The stepmother sent her a thimbleful of broth.[↗](../../thimbleful/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The stepmother sent her a thimbleful of broth.") · Add a thimbleful of milk to the tea.[↗](../../thimbleful/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Add a thimbleful of milk to the tea.") · The old man scooped up a thimbleful of glowing embers.[↗](../../thimbleful/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The old man scooped up a thimbleful of…") **thin** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thin means having a small distance between its two sides: thin paper.[↗](../../thin/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thin means having a small distance between its…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thin person or animal has little fat on the body.[↗](../../thin/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thin person or animal has little fat…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thin liquid flows easily like water.[↗](../../thin/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thin liquid flows easily like water.") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Thin hair or trees are not close together.[↗](../../thin/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Thin hair or trees are not close together.") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Thin air is low in oxygen, as on high mountains.[↗](../../thin/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: Thin air is low in oxygen, as on…") *Everyday, meaning 6:* To thin something is to make it thinner or weaker.[↗](../../thin/#m6 "tree and pragmatics of: To thin something is to make it thinner…") *Example:* Cut the bread into thin slices.[↗](../../thin/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Cut the bread into thin slices.") · The ice is too thin to walk on.[↗](../../thin/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice is too thin to walk on.") · The paper is so thin you can see through it.[↗](../../thin/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The paper is so thin you can see…") · The thin cat needed more food.[↗](../../thin/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The thin cat needed more food.") · Add milk to make the batter thin.[↗](../../thin/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Add milk to make the batter thin.") · The keys vanished into thin air\![↗](../../thin/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The keys vanished into thin air!") · At the top of the mountain the air is thin.[↗](../../thin/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: At the top of the mountain the air…") · You're skating on thin ice\![↗](../../thin/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: You're skating on thin ice!") · A Cat was growing very thin.[↗](../../thin/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: A Cat was growing very thin.") · And the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears.[↗](../../thin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And the thin ears swallowed up the seven…") (Torah GEN.41.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thin/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.24, JPS 1917") · And the thin ears swallowed up the seven rank and full ears.[↗](../../thin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: And the thin ears swallowed up the seven…") (Torah GEN.41.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thin/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.7, JPS 1917") · And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.[↗](../../thin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with…") (Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thin/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.41.6, JPS 1917") · And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.[↗](../../thin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass in that…") (Prophets ISA.17.4, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thin/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.17.4, JPS 1917") **thine** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* Belonging to you; used before a vowel sound or on its own, as in "shall be thine.".[↗](../../thine/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Belonging to you; used before a vowel sound…") *Example:* Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine.[↗](../../thine/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Every thing devoted in Israel shall be thine.") (Torah NUM.18.14, JPS 1917) · "And she shall be thine," he exclaimed; "thine\![↗](../../thine/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: 'And she shall be thine,' he exclaimed; 'thine!") (Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen) · then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine eye shall have no pity.[↗](../../thine/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: then thou shalt cut off her hand, thine…") (Torah DEU.25.12, JPS 1917) **thing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thing is any object you can name.[↗](../../thing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thing is any object you can name.") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thing can be an idea, an event or something that happens: «A strange thing happened».[↗](../../thing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thing can be an idea, an event…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Things can mean your belongings: «Pack your things».[↗](../../thing/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Things can mean your belongings: «Pack your things».") *Example:* When we share a number of things equally into groups, we divide.[↗](../../thing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: When we share a number of things equally…") · Ben puts 12 things into 3 bags.[↗](../../thing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Ben puts 12 things into 3 bags.") · How many things are on the table?[↗](../../thing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: How many things are on the table?") · Plants and animals are living things.[↗](../../thing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Plants and animals are living things.") · Pack your things for the trip.[↗](../../thing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Pack your things for the trip.") · The best thing about summer is the beach.[↗](../../thing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The best thing about summer is the beach.") · A funny thing happened at school today.[↗](../../thing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: A funny thing happened at school today.") · Hot things can burn you, so do not touch the stove.[↗](../../thing/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Hot things can burn you, so do not…") · And then a strange thing happened.[↗](../../thing/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: And then a strange thing happened.") · And he told Laban all these things.[↗](../../thing/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: And he told Laban all these things.") (Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.29.13, JPS 1917") · Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.[↗](../../thing/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.") (Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.14.3, JPS 1917") · Is any thing too hard for the LORD.[↗](../../thing/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Is any thing too hard for the LORD.") (Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.18.14, JPS 1917") · Who hath heard such a thing?[↗](../../thing/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Who hath heard such a thing?") (Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.66.8, JPS 1917") · These things did the three mighty men.[↗](../../thing/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: These things did the three mighty men.") (Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets 2SA.23.17, JPS 1917") · Should I pacify Myself for these things?[↗](../../thing/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Should I pacify Myself for these things?") (Prophets ISA.57.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../thing/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Prophets ISA.57.6, JPS 1917") **think** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To think is to use your mind to work something out.[↗](../../think/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To think is to use your mind to…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To think something is to believe it or have an opinion: «I think it will rain».[↗](../../think/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: To think something is to believe it or…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To think of or about something is to have it in your mind or remember it.[↗](../../think/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: To think of or about something is to…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To think of an idea is to make it up.[↗](../../think/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: To think of an idea is to make…") *Example:* Not quite.[↗](../../think/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Not quite.") Think: what happens to the groups?[↗](../../think/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Think: what happens to the groups?") · Think: did Tom get more or fewer?[↗](../../think/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Think: did Tom get more or fewer?") · Mia thinks she has 10 shells, but she has 8.[↗](../../think/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Mia thinks she has 10 shells, but she…") · I think it will snow tomorrow.[↗](../../think/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: I think it will snow tomorrow.") · Think of a number between 1 and 10.[↗](../../think/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Think of a number between 1 and 10.") · What do you think will happen to the ice in the sun?[↗](../../think/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: What do you think will happen to the…") · I often think about my old school.[↗](../../think/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: I often think about my old school.") · Think before you cross the road.[↗](../../think/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: Think before you cross the road.") · Can't you think of something better?"[↗](../../think/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Can't you think of something better?'") · When Judah saw her, he thought her to be a harlot; for she had covered her face.[↗](../../think/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: When Judah saw her, he thought her to…") (Torah GEN.38.15, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x10 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.38.15, JPS 1917") · I thought I would make an end of them, I would make their memory cease from among men; (Torah DEU.32.26, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x11 "tree and pragmatics of: I thought I would make an end of…") · And it shall come to pass, that as I thought to do unto them, so will I do unto you.[↗](../../think/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: And it shall come to pass, that as…") (Torah NUM.33.56, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x12 "tree and pragmatics of: Torah NUM.33.56, JPS 1917") · Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou understandest my thought afar off.[↗](../../think/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, Thou…") (Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x13 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.139.2, JPS 1917") · We have thought on Thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of Thy temple.[↗](../../think/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: We have thought on Thy lovingkindness, O God,…") (Writings PSA.48.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x14 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.48.10, JPS 1917") · The thought of foolishness is sin; and the scorner is an abomination to men.[↗](../../think/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: The thought of foolishness is sin; and the…") (Writings PRO.24.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../think/#x15 "tree and pragmatics of: Writings PRO.24.9, JPS 1917") **thinker** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A thinker is a person who thinks deeply and carefully, especially about important or difficult ideas.[↗](../../thinker/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is a person who thinks deeply…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A thinker is a famous philosopher or writer whose ideas changed how people see the world.[↗](../../thinker/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is a famous philosopher or writer…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A thinker is anyone who thinks in a certain way, as in «a quick thinker» or «a creative thinker».[↗](../../thinker/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: A thinker is anyone who thinks in a…") *Example:* Ella is a deep thinker who asks big questions.[↗](../../thinker/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Ella is a deep thinker who asks big…") · Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of ancient Greece.[↗](../../thinker/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Socrates was one of the greatest thinkers of…") · A quick thinker grabbed the rope and saved the dog.[↗](../../thinker/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: A quick thinker grabbed the rope and saved…") · Our teacher wants us to be critical thinkers.[↗](../../thinker/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teacher wants us to be critical thinkers.") · The famous statue «The Thinker» shows a man resting his chin on his hand.[↗](../../thinker/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The famous statue «The Thinker» shows a man…") · He is a slow thinker but a careful one.[↗](../../thinker/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: He is a slow thinker but a careful…") · Great thinkers have argued about right and wrong for thousands of years.[↗](../../thinker/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Great thinkers have argued about right and wrong…") **thinkest** — *Early Modern English, meaning 1:* «thinkest» means «you think», a form of «think».[↗](../../thinkest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: «thinkest» means «you think», a form of «think».") *e.g.* To think is to use your mind to work something out.[↗](../../thinkest/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: To think is to use your mind to…") *Example:* And he said: 'Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us? thinkest thou to kill me, as thou didst kill the Egyptian?'[↗](../../thinkest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And he said: 'Who made thee a ruler…") And Moses feared, and said: 'Surely the thing is known.'[↗](../../thinkest/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: And Moses feared, and said: 'Surely the thing…") (Torah EXO.2.14, JPS 1917) **thinly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thinly means in a thin layer or in thin pieces: «spread the butter thinly».[↗](../../thinly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means in a thin layer or in…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thinly means with few people or things spread over a large area: «thinly populated».[↗](../../thinly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means with few people or things spread…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thinly means only slightly, so that it is easy to see through: «a thinly disguised trick».[↗](../../thinly/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinly means only slightly, so that it is…") *Example:* Slice the cucumber thinly.[↗](../../thinly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Slice the cucumber thinly.") · Spread the glue thinly over the card.[↗](../../thinly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: Spread the glue thinly over the card.") · Northern Canada is thinly populated.[↗](../../thinly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Northern Canada is thinly populated.") · She smiled thinly, not really pleased.[↗](../../thinly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: She smiled thinly, not really pleased.") · The paint was spread too thinly.[↗](../../thinly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: The paint was spread too thinly.") · Our teachers are spread thinly when many are off sick.[↗](../../thinly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: Our teachers are spread thinly when many are…") · The seeds were sown thinly in the tray.[↗](../../thinly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: The seeds were sown thinly in the tray.") **thinned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Made thinner or less thick: «She thinned the paint with water».[↗](../../thinned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Made thinner or less thick: «She thinned the…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Became less crowded or less dense: «The crowd thinned».[↗](../../thinned/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Became less crowded or less dense: «The crowd…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (gardening) Took out some young plants so the others have room to grow.[↗](../../thinned/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Took out some young plants so the others…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (of hair) Became thinner, with less hair: «His hair thinned as he got older».[↗](../../thinned/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Became thinner, with less hair: «His hair thinned…") *Example:* Mum thinned the gravy with a little water.[↗](../../thinned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: Mum thinned the gravy with a little water.") · The crowd thinned after the fireworks ended.[↗](../../thinned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The crowd thinned after the fireworks ended.") · We thinned the carrot seedlings so they had space.[↗](../../thinned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: We thinned the carrot seedlings so they had…") · The fog thinned and we could see the hills.[↗](../../thinned/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The fog thinned and we could see the…") · Grandad's hair has thinned over the years.[↗](../../thinned/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: Grandad's hair has thinned over the years.") · The teacher thinned the paint so it would spread easily.[↗](../../thinned/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: The teacher thinned the paint so it would…") · By evening, the traffic had thinned out.[↗](../../thinned/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: By evening, the traffic had thinned out.") **thinner** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Less thick: having a smaller distance from one side to the other, like a thinner slice of bread or a thinner book.[↗](../../thinner/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Less thick: having a smaller distance from one…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Less fat: a person or animal with less fat on the body.[↗](../../thinner/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Less fat: a person or animal with less…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Runnier and more watery, like thinner soup or thinner paint.[↗](../../thinner/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Runnier and more watery, like thinner soup or…") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Less crowded or full, as in the crowd grew thinner, or the air is thinner on a high mountain.[↗](../../thinner/#m4 "tree and pragmatics of: Less crowded or full, as in the crowd…") *Everyday, meaning 5:* As a noun, thinner is a liquid used to make paint runnier or to clean brushes.[↗](../../thinner/#m5 "tree and pragmatics of: As a noun, thinner is a liquid used…") *Example:* This slice of cake is thinner than that one.[↗](../../thinner/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: This slice of cake is thinner than that…") · The ice is thinner near the middle of the pond, so stay off it.[↗](../../thinner/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: The ice is thinner near the middle of…") · Add a little milk to make the batter thinner.[↗](../../thinner/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: Add a little milk to make the batter…") · The air is thinner at the top of the mountain.[↗](../../thinner/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The air is thinner at the top of…") · After the race, the crowd grew thinner.[↗](../../thinner/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: After the race, the crowd grew thinner.") · A sheet of paper is thinner than a piece of card.[↗](../../thinner/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: A sheet of paper is thinner than a…") · Dad cleaned his brushes with paint thinner in the garage.[↗](../../thinner/#x7 "tree and pragmatics of: Dad cleaned his brushes with paint thinner in…") · The old dog looks thinner since he has been ill.[↗](../../thinner/#x8 "tree and pragmatics of: The old dog looks thinner since he has…") · Luckily, just at that place the trees grew thinner, and he could see a small farmhouse a little way off.[↗](../../thinner/#x9 "tree and pragmatics of: Luckily, just at that place the trees grew…") **thinness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Thinness is being thin: not thick, as with a thin sheet of paper or ice.[↗](../../thinness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinness is being thin: not thick, as with…") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Thinness of a person or animal is having little fat on the body, sometimes because of illness or hunger.[↗](../../thinness/#m2 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinness of a person or animal is having…") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Thinness can mean being weak or watery, or not having much in it: the thinness of a soup or of an excuse.[↗](../../thinness/#m3 "tree and pragmatics of: Thinness can mean being weak or watery, or…") *Example:* The thinness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.[↗](../../thinness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics of: The thinness of the ice made it dangerous…") · We compared the thinness of different kinds of paper.[↗](../../thinness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics of: We compared the thinness of different kinds of…") · The vet was worried about the stray cat's thinness.[↗](../../thinness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics of: The vet was worried about the stray cat's…") · The thinness of the walls meant we could hear the neighbours.[↗](../../thinness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics of: The thinness of the walls meant we could…") · His excuse had a thinness everyone noticed.[↗](../../thinness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics of: His excuse had a thinness everyone noticed.") · You can see light through a leaf because of its thinness.[↗](../../thinness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics of: You can see light through a leaf because…") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/20/) **21** [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/22/) … [30](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/30/) … [58](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/58/) - ← previous: [page 20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/20/) - next →: [page 22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/T/page/22/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)