differences between pairs of words

#1 15-Jul-2004, 16:30

Hi
I could I explain the difference between skinny & slim, to a person with limited command of the English language

twostep · #2 15-Jul-2004, 17:10

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Originally Posted by alexis&jason

Hi
I could I explain the difference between skinny & slim, to a person with limited command of the English language

Use slim in connection with people in the sense of petite, slender.
Use slim explaining a range such as a slim chance of rain, a slight chance of rain.

Use skinny in connection with people and their body size.

**Tdol** · #3 16-Jul-2004, 00:57

'Slim'is positive- it means not fat and the right size. 'Skinny' is negative- it means a bit underweight.

#4 16-Jul-2004, 01:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexis&jason

Hi
I could I explain the difference between skinny & slim, to a person with limited command of the English language

Don't explain it. Find pictures that show the difference and show them to the person.

:wink:

**Tdol** · #5 16-Jul-2004, 01:32

Wouldn't that be explaining?

#6 16-Jul-2004, 23:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

Wouldn't that be explaining?

It surely would, wouldn't it?

An explanation doesn't have to be verbal.
:wink:

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