prethin
prethin · prethins · prethinned · prethinning
To thin in advanceTo thin in advance.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To thin in advance.
to prethin paint
(transitive)To thin out (plants or crops) in order to stimulate growth in the remainder.
Origin
From pre- + thin.From pre- + thin.
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Forms
prethins, prethinning, prethinned, prethinned| Base form | prethin · to prethin |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | prethins |
| Present participle | prethinning |
| Past simple | prethinned |
| Past participle | prethinned |
irregular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle