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slim

adj. · v. · n.
US //ˈsɫɪm// UK //slˈɪm// slim
  1. 1 thin in an attractive way (adj.)
    A2 Elementary

    thin in a way that looks healthy and attractive.

    slender or thin in a physically attractive or graceful manner.

    Example

    She stayed slim by cycling to work every day and eating healthy meals.

    Example

    The athlete maintained a slim but muscular build through a rigorous combination of cardiovascular training and a strict nutritional regimen.
  2. 2 very small amount (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    very small in amount or chance.

    very small in degree, amount, or probability.

    Example

    There is only a slim chance that the flight will arrive on time.

    Example

    The company faced slim profit margins during the first quarter, forcing the board to reconsider their expansion strategy for the following year.
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  1. 3 to lose weight (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    to try to become thinner, often by eating less or exercising more.

    to reduce one's body weight or thickness, typically through dieting or physical activity.

    Example

    He managed to slim down before his wedding by cutting out sugar.

    Example

    The actor needed to slim down significantly for the role, working closely with a professional trainer to achieve the desired aesthetic.

    Usage

    often used with the particle 'down'
    • gain weight
  2. 4 thin cigarette (n.)
    C1 Advanced General-service

    a type of cigarette that is longer and thinner than a standard one.

    a cigarette manufactured to be longer and narrower than standard dimensions.

    Example

    She preferred smoking slims because she thought they looked more elegant.

    Example

    The tobacco company marketed its new line of slims specifically toward a demographic that associated thinness with sophistication.

  3. 5 poor quality (adj.)
    C2 Proficiency British English Dialect

    not well-made or of bad quality.

    of questionable quality or flimsy construction.

    Example

    That is a slim excuse for being late to the meeting.

    Example

    The shed was a slim construction that looked unlikely to survive the heavy winds predicted for the weekend.

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