Meaning & use
Slim
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Having a slender build, or, figuratively, very small in size, amount, or likelihood.
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She has a slim figure from years of competitive swimming.
Given the weather forecast, our chances of a sunny picnic look slim.
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Beyond describing physique, 'slim' is widely used figuratively, as in a 'slim chance,' 'slim margin,' or 'slim majority.'
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