slightly — to a small degree; not very much
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a small degree; not very much
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslaɪtli/
Korean meaning: 약간, 조금, 살짝
Korean pronunciation: **슬**라이틀리
Example Sentences
- My coffee is slightly too hot - I need to wait for it to cool down a bit.
- He's slightly taller than me, but I'm slightly better looking.
- The painting is hanging slightly crooked - it's driving me crazy!
slightly
ADVERB//ˈslaɪtli//
to a small degree; not very much
The artist slightly adjusts the blue paint on her canvas
Hold tightly, shine brightly, then loosen slightly.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'slight' meaning slender or thin, derived from Old Norse 'sléttr' meaning smooth or sleek. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to create the adverb form.
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📝Examples
“My coffee is slightly too hot - I need to wait for it to cool down a bit.”
“He's slightly taller than me, but I'm slightly better looking.”
“The painting is hanging slightly crooked - it's driving me crazy!”
“Sales figures were slightly below expectations this quarter.”
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