1. trim
verb. ['ˈtrɪm'] remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size.
Synonyms
- pare
- cut
Antonyms
- blow up
- enrich
- uncut
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Example sentences of the word trim
1. Noun, singular or mass
Cuttings may come from an overall trim of the plant or be specifically taken for the purpose of propagation.
2. Adjective
If the head of the trim screw is too big, use an 8d or 10d finish nail.
3. Verb, base form
Use the previously cut section as a guide, and trim the hair even with it.
4. Noun, plural
Keep trim above floor-length to avoid dust collection, and cleaning will be easier.
2. trim
verb. ['ˈtrɪm'] cut down on; make a reduction in.
Synonyms
- bring down
- shave
- downsize
- lessen
- subtract
- trim down
- retrench
- spill
- deflate
- knock off
- cut down
- cut back
- inflate
- decrease
- quench
- reduce
- slash
- minify
- cut
- detract
- thin out
- take away
- thin
- shorten
Antonyms
- inflate
- deflate
- increase
- lengthen
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. trim
noun. ['ˈtrɪm'] a state of arrangement or appearance.
Synonyms
- neatness
- trimness
Antonyms
- maximization
- waxing
- widening
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. trim
verb. ['ˈtrɪm'] decorate, as with ornaments.
Synonyms
- grace
- ornament
- embellish
- adorn
- beautify
Antonyms
- start
- stand still
- pack
- dock
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. trim
adjective. ['ˈtrɪm'] thin and fit.
Synonyms
- spare
- lean
Antonyms
- raise
- ascend
- rise
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. trim
noun. ['ˈtrɪm'] a decoration or adornment on a garment.
Synonyms
- passementerie
- miniver
- braiding
- braid
- ricrac
- adornment
- gold braid
- trimming
Antonyms
- decrease
- strengthening
- appreciation
- classification
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. trim
adjective. ['ˈtrɪm'] severely simple in line or design.
Synonyms
- tailored
Antonyms
- leave
- mark up
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. trim
verb. ['ˈtrɪm'] decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods.
Synonyms
- decorate
- grace
- ornament
- embellish
- dress
- garnish
- adorn
- beautify
Antonyms
- erase
- unabridged
- unmown
- untrimmed
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. trim
adjective. ['ˈtrɪm'] neat and smart in appearance.
Synonyms
- clean-cut
- tidy
Antonyms
- accelerate
- stretch
- expand
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. trim
noun. ['ˈtrɪm'] attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation.
Antonyms
- expansion
Etymology
- trymman (Old English (ca. 450-1100))