slight
Произношение: [slaɪt]
Слово
Контекст: «degree»
(adjective) describing something that is very small or not very much. If something is slight, it means it's a little bit of something, like a small change or a tiny difference.
Пример
She felt a slight chill in the air as the sun began to set.
Пример
He didn't notice any slight changes in his surroundings; everything seemed the same.
Пример
Did you feel a slight breeze when you opened the window?
Контекст: «relationship»
(verb) to show disrespect or to ignore someone in a way that makes them feel bad. When you slight someone, you make them feel unimportant or less valued.
Пример
She would never slight her friends by not inviting them to her party.
Пример
He felt slighted when his name wasn't mentioned during the awards ceremony.
Пример
Did you slightly forget to thank your teacher for their help?
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