Slightly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈslaɪtli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Slightly is an adverb meaning Slenderly; delicately.
Meaning
Slenderly; delicately.
More Meanings
- (degree) To a small extent or degree.
Example Sentences
He was slightly built, but tall.
He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.
And while that number is expected to shift back slightly into positive territory over this decade, fewer children today establishes an unmistakable implication for tomorrow: fewer adults available as consumers, workers and taxpayers.
Synonyms for slightly
Depending on context, synonyms include barely, closely, faintly, hardly, imperceptibly, just.
Antonyms for slightly
Common opposites include almost, mostly, very, quite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slenderly, slimly, somewhat, thin, short, lightly.
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