slim

B1 · Intermediate

adj. very small in amount or chance.

adj. very small in degree, amount, or probability.

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

“The company faced slim profit margins during the first quarter, forcing the board to reconsider their expansion strategy for the following year.”

B1 · Intermediate

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

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

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

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

C1 · Advanced Countable noun General-service

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

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

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

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

C2 · Proficiency British English · Dialect

adj. not well-made or of bad quality.

adj. of questionable quality or flimsy construction.

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

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