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trim
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- pronunciation:
- trIm
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun, adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
trims, trimming, trimmed |
definition 1: |
to make neat or orderly by cutting or clipping away some parts.
I trimmed my bangs, which had been hanging over my eyes.He trimmed the bushes so they were all the same height.- synonyms:
- crop, prune
- similar words:
- bob, clip, cut, edit, fashion, pare, plane, poll, reduce, shape, share, shear, style, tidy up
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definition 2: |
to remove by or as if by cutting.
He trimmed the ripped edges of the wrapping paper.- synonyms:
- clip, delete
- similar words:
- amputate, chop off, crop, edit out, nip, pare, remove, shave, shear, snip
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definition 3: |
to decorate.
Our family trimmed the tree on Christmas Eve.- synonyms:
- decorate, edge
- similar words:
- adorn, border, deck, garnish, ornament, trick out
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related words: |
bead, dress, edge, embroider, shorten, top |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a fit or ready condition for work or use.
Since he exercises, he is in fine trim.- synonyms:
- condition, shape
- similar words:
- adjustment, fitness, form, order, repair, state
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definition 2: |
material added to decorate the edges of clothing, windows and doorways, or automobiles.
I added lace trim to my dress.The red house had white trim around the windows.- synonyms:
- decoration, molding
- similar words:
- accessory, border, fringe
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definition 3: |
an act or instance of trimming hair.
The barber gave him a quick trim.- synonyms:
- clip
- similar words:
- bob, chop, crop, cut, haircut, pruning, shave, snip
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part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
trimmer, trimmest |
definition 1: |
having a neat, orderly appearance.
I cleaned my room so that it looks neat and trim.- synonyms:
- neat, orderly, tidy
- antonyms:
- messy, sloppy
- similar words:
- smooth
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definition 2: |
in good condition; fit.
Her figure is trim thanks to her daily swim.- synonyms:
- fit, lean
- antonyms:
- fat
- similar words:
- athletic, compact, healthy, sleek, slender, slim, sound
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related words: |
orderly |
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derivations: |
trimly (adv.), trimmer (n.), trimness (n.) |
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