Cool MateMeaning of Slight
very small in degree
In simple words: A little bit or small in amount.
Slight in a sentence
- There was a slight delay in the train schedule due to maintenance work.
- She felt a slight chill in the air as the sun began to set.
- The artist made a slight adjustment to the painting to enhance the colors.
- His remarks were taken as a slight against her accomplishments.
- Despite the slight improvements in performance, the team still has much work to do.
How to use Slight
Use 'slight' to describe something that is not much or only a little. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is less common in very casual speech.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Imagine a slim person making a slight movement.
Related words
Opposites of Slight
Common mistakes with Slight
- Confusing with 'slighted' which means to insult someone.
- Using 'slight' to describe something very large instead of small.
- Mixing up 'slight' with 'light' regarding weight.
Slight appears in
Slight in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طفيف, قليل, هين
شويه أو قليل في الكمية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সামান্য
একটু বা অল্প পরিমাণে।
- GermanDeutsch
Leicht, geringfügig
Ein bisschen oder wenig in der Menge.
- SpanishEspañol
ligero
Un poco o pequeño en cantidad.
- Persianفارسی
کمی، جزئی
یه کوچولو یا کم.
- FrenchFrançais
Léger, faible, minime
Un peu ou peu en quantité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
थोड़ा, हल्का
थोड़ा या कम मात्रा में।
- ItalianItaliano
Leggero, lieve, piccolo
Un pochino o piccolo in quantità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Leve, Pequeno
Um pouquinho ou pequeno em quantidade.
- RussianРусский
Незначительный, легкий
Немного или мало по количеству.
- Urduاردو
ذرا سا، معمولی
تھوڑا سا یا مقدار میں چھوٹا سا۔
- Chinese中文
轻微的
一点点或数量小。
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Frequently asked questions about Slight
What does Slight mean?
A little bit or small in amount.
What is the definition of Slight?
very small in degree
How do you use Slight in a sentence?
There was a slight delay in the train schedule due to maintenance work.
Can you give another example of Slight?
She felt a slight chill in the air as the sun began to set.
What are synonyms for Slight?
Common alternatives include small, minor, little, faint, slender.
What is the opposite of Slight?
Opposite meanings include significant, substantial, considerable.
What words go with Slight?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, the slightest of…, be, look, very, physically.
What are common mistakes when using Slight?
Confusing with 'slighted' which means to insult someone. Using 'slight' to describe something very large instead of small. Mixing up 'slight' with 'light' regarding weight.
How do you pronounce Slight?
US: /["/slaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/slaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Slight?
Use 'slight' to describe something that is not much or only a little. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but is less common in very casual speech.
What CEFR level is Slight?
"Slight" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.