trim

//trɪm//
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Verb

trimInfinitive
trimPresent tense
trimmedPast tense
trimmedPast participle
trimmingPresent participle
trimsThird-person singular
1

To cut away the edges or unwanted parts of something to make it neater or smaller.

I need to trim the hedge in the garden.

2

To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

The company decided to trim its budget for next year.

3

To decorate or embellish something, especially along the edges.

She trimmed the dress with lace.

Noun

1

The act of cutting something to make it neater; a haircut.

I need a trim before the wedding.

2

Decorative material or edging used to embellish something.

The curtains have a beautiful gold trim.

3

The condition or state of something, especially regarding fitness or readiness.

The athlete is in excellent trim for the competition.

Adjective

trimCanonical form
trimmerComparative
trimmestSuperlative
1

Neat and tidy in appearance; slim and fit.

She has a trim figure from exercising every day.

Synonym