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slight

Pronunciation: [slaɪt]

Word

Learn how to use slight in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She felt a slight chill in the air as the sun began to set.

Example

He didn't notice any slight changes in his surroundings; everything seemed the same.

Example

Did you feel a slight breeze when you opened the window?

Context: “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.

Example

She would never slight her friends by not inviting them to her party.

Example

He felt slighted when his name wasn't mentioned during the awards ceremony.

Example

Did you slightly forget to thank your teacher for their help?

How to pronounce slight

Pronunciation: [slaɪt]

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