slight — small in degree; not serious or important
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: small in degree; not serious or important
Pronunciation (IPA): /slaɪt/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was slightly burnt, but my diet was completely ruined.
- There's a slight possibility I studied for the wrong exam.
- She felt slighted when her cat ignored her for the delivery person.
slight
ADJECTIVE[/slaɪt/]
small in degree; not serious or important
There was only a slight crack in the glass after it fell.
The road has a slight curve near the bridge. (🤏 Small + 📉 Change → Slight)
After a slight delay, the flight quickly reached cruising height.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'sléttr' meaning smooth or level, which entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence. The meaning evolved from 'smooth/sleek' to 'thin/slender' and eventually to 'small in degree or importance'.
Breakdown
No productive morpheme breakdown available. 'Slight' is a simple word from Old Norse 'sléttr' that does not decompose into recognizable modern English morphemes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza was slightly burnt, but my diet was completely ruined.”
“There's a slight possibility I studied for the wrong exam.”
“She felt slighted when her cat ignored her for the delivery person.”
“The slight breeze made the hot summer day more bearable.”
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