slightly
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- adverb
- /ˈslaɪtli/
:
ligeramente
- But now let's get into a slightly more subtle point.
- slightly different
- slightly more
- slightly less
But just like ever so slightly low down.
- But just like ever so slightly low down.
- OK, so let's start off with some slightly larger cable loops.
- OK, one more example, slightly less simple, I guess.
- And she was proud but slightly horrified because she couldn't.
Examples
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The fabric feels slightly rough, indicating it may need a wash.
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Now suppose we had a slightly different situation.
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This one looks slightly more dry under the eye.
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Each, it turns out, has a slightly different approach designed to meet his or her needs.
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Public schools are doing a slightly better job of providing healthy foods compared to private schools.
Academic text (2011) -
So it's a really nice, slightly warm, pale nude shade.
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The students in the reader-response group were slightly more mixed in their reactions to the activities.
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Parent, the show has a slightly different focus, as it highlights problems in parent-child relations.
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The temperature is slightly colder today than it was yesterday.
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She was slightly nervous before her speech but managed to calm down.
Synonyms
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1.6
To a small or medium degree
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1.0
A small amount, not very much
∞
1.0
By a very small amount
∞
2.1
To some degree but not completely
∞
1.0
To a small degree or amount
∞
1.0
Happens only by a very small amount
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2.0
To a small degree
375
1.0
To some extent but not completely
198
2.4
To some degree but not completely
92
2.7
To a small, gentle degree
86
1.0
In a gentle way using little force
68
4.2
Almost not at all or only just
47
2.7
In a way that is only slightly noticeable
35
4.1
By a small amount
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3.7
A very small amount that is almost not noticeable
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4.6
By a very small amount
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9.3
Shows that you are a little unsure or not fully certain
Antonyms
How Much
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1.0
144
3.4
47
2.8
816
2.0
885
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∞
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word slightly comes from slight, an old word that meant 'small' or 'thin'. So, to say something is done slightly is to say it happens 'a little' and not a lot.