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Slight

UK /["/slaɪt/"]/US /["/slaɪt/"]/

Definition

very small in degree

In simple words: A little bit or small in amount.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • appear
  • be
  • seem
  • extremely
  • fairly
  • very
  • the slightest of…
  • be
  • look
  • very
  • physically

Synonyms

  • small
  • minor
  • little
  • faint
  • slender

Antonyms

  • significant
  • substantial
  • considerable

Common mistakes

  • 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.