slight — small in degree; not serious or important
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: small in degree; not serious or important
Pronunciation (IPA): /slaɪt/
Korean meaning: 약간의, 경미한, 사소한
Korean pronunciation: 슬라이트 (강세: 슬라이트)
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
A slight injury, nothing serious
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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'.
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“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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