Trim

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪm/

Trim (verb)

  1. to cut a small amount from something to make it neat or the right size.
  2. to make something smaller by removing parts.
  3. to add decoration to the edges of something.

Examples

  • She trims her hair every month.
  • He trims the bushes in the garden.

Common collocations: trim the hedge, trim the beard, trim expenses, trim the list, trim with lace

Trim (noun)

  1. a neat and tidy appearance or condition.
  2. a decorative edge or border on something.

Examples

  • He always has a trim look.
  • The garden has a trim appearance.

Synonyms of Trim

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trim

  • — describing disorder or untidiness
  • — lack of arrangement or neatness