slight
Pronunciation: [slaɪt]
Word
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?
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