trim
Translation
to trim, to cut, to reduce, to decorate
Examples
I need to trim my hair.
I need to trim my hair.
They trimmed the budget by 10 percent.
They trimmed the budget by 10 percent.
She trimmed the Christmas tree with lights.
She trimmed the Christmas tree with lights.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cut (sth.) slightly to make it neater I need to trim my hair.
((sth.)) ((by sth.)) to reduce the amount of (sth.) They trimmed the budget by 10 percent.
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to decorate (sth.) She trimmed the Christmas tree with lights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cut, prune, reduce, clip
Etymology
From Old English 'trymman' (to make firm, arrange).
Memory Tips
Think of making something look neat and tidy by cutting small bits off.