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trim
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- pronunciation:
- trIm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
trims, trimming, trimmed |
| definition 1: |
to make neat by cutting away some parts.
I trimmed my hair because it was getting too long.He trimmed the bushes.- synonyms:
- prune
- similar words:
- clip, cut, dock, edit, reduce, shape, share
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| definition 2: |
to decorate.
Our family trimmed the tree for Christmas.- synonyms:
- decorate
- similar words:
- trick out
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
material added to decorate the edges of such things as clothing, windows, doors, and cars.
Our car has silver trim on the front.It's a red house with white trim around the windows.- synonyms:
- decoration
- similar words:
- accessory, border
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| derivations: |
trimly (adv.), trimmer (n.), trimness (n.) |
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