Paper thin
Paper thin adjective - Thin as paper.
Usage example: her blouse was paper thin
Thin and paper thin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thin" instead an adjective phrase "Paper thin".
Thin
Thin adjective - Of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section.
Usage example: thin wire
Paper thin and thin are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Paper thin" instead an adjective "Thin".
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