Synonyms for
Trim
Definition
To make something neat and orderly by cutting away the unwanted parts.
Synonyms & similar words
crop
clipping
prune
clip
trimback
trimness
dress
shave
trimming
garnish
bringdown
passementerie
pare
tailored
trimdown
cutdown
lop
reduce
shipshape
cut
cleancut
snip
cutback
wellkept
spare
prune
clip
cut
crop
shave
shear
pare
neaten
tidy
groom
mow
lawn
snip
shorten
reduce
curtail
truncate
chop
slice
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- trim the hedges
- trim the sails
- trim the beard
- trim the fat
- trim the budget
- trim the nails
- trim the tree
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'trim' often implies a neatening or reducing to a desired size or shape. As an adjective, it suggests neatness and tidiness.
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Example sentences
- I need to trim my hair.
- Can you trim the stems of the flowers?
- The chef will trim the fat from the meat.
- My mom will trim the edges of the cake.
- We need to trim the tree branches before winter comes.
Quotes
Let's trim our Christmas tree with lights that shine so bright.
Every morning I wake up and thank God I'm not a trim carpenter.
Trim thy lamp and keep it bright, for the Bridegroom cometh soon.