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Taruk Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary

Difference in phrases

Hello,

Can I know the difference between the following words:

1. Skinny and Thin

2. Look into and Investigate.

Thanks
Taru
  

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"Skinny" is primarily used to describe people (or sometimes animals, or in certain special idiomatic contexts). It usually sounds more informal than "thin". "Thin" is the general-purpose word that may be used for any object.

— Mr Wordy

  • "Skinny" is primarily used to describe people (or sometimes animals, or in certain special idiomatic contexts).
  • It usually sounds more informal than "thin".
  • "Thin" is the general-purpose word that may be used for any object.
  • For example, you would talk about "very thin paper", never "very skinny paper".
  • "Skinny" can also mean "resembling skin", though this usage is fairly rare.
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"Skinny" is primarily used to describe people (or sometimes animals, or in certain special idiomatic contexts). It usually sounds more informal than "thin". "Thin" is the general-purpose word that may be used for any object. For example, you would talk about "very thin paper", never "very skinny paper". "Skinny" can also mean "resembling skin", though this usage is fairly rare.

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