Trim

To reduce something in size, amount, or extent; to make neat or tidy by cutting or removing unwanted parts; to decorate or adorn.

It implies a process of refinement, removing excess to achieve a desired effect, whether aesthetic, functional, or both.

This could be applied to physical objects, expenses, or even a person's hairstyle or appearance. It also includes adding decorative elements to enhance the look or feel of something. The core idea is to improve, shape, or refine something, often by subtraction, and sometimes through addition.

Trim meaning with examples

The gardener decided to Trim the hedges to keep them in a neat shape. He carefully removed any overgrown branches, ensuring the bushes wouldn't block the sunlight for the other plants. He **trimmed** the excess leaves. The effort of the pruning was worth the work. She decided to Trim her expenses for the month because she was running low on money to be able to afford her car payment.
Before the party, she had to Trim the cake. Removing the excessive icing and placing the edible flowers. The tailor **trimmed** the suit to fit him perfectly, carefully cutting away any excess fabric. The editor had to Trim the manuscript, removing unnecessary sentences and paragraphs to make the text more concise and engaging. The chef added a lemon Trim to the presentation.

Trim Synonyms

adorn beautify clip curtail cut decorate decrease dress embellish pare prune reduce shape

Trim Antonyms

add augment deform disfigure enlarge expand grow increase untidy

Trim Crossword Answers

3 Letters

MOW LOP FIT CUT

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PARE NEAT CLIP LEAN SNIP CROP TIDY DECK EDGE SLIM TRIG

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ADORN SHAVE PRUNE SHEAR SMART SLEEK DRESS SPARE

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EDGING BEDECK SVELTE SPRUCE DAPPER REDUCE

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LISSOME CURTAIL SLENDER HAIRCUT CUTBACK CUTDOWN GARNISH

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PAREBACK CLIPPING TRIMMING TRIMBACK TRIMDOWN WELLKEPT TRIMNESS TAILORED CLEANCUT

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BRINGDOWN SHIPSHAPE

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DECORATION ABBREVIATE

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ORNAMENTATION PASSEMENTERIE