Question 1

What does "slim down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To lose body weight and become thinner.

Question 2

How do you use "slim down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She spent three months at the gym and slimmed down considerably before the wedding.

Question 3

Is "slim down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"slim down" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. When referring to people, it is a polite, neutral way to talk about weight loss and is preferred over blunter alternatives. When referring to organisations, budgets, or products, it means to reduce in size or scale. Common in both business and lifestyle journalism.

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