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slightly

Pronunciation: [/ˈslaɪtli/]

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slightly: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use slightly in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “degree of change”

(adverb) when something happens just a little bit or to a small degree. Like when you add a tiny bit of sugar to your tea or when the volume of the TV is only a little higher than usual.

Example

She was slightly late for the meeting, but they started without her.

Example

The dress was slightly too big for her, so she had to exchange it for a smaller size.

Example

Did the weather forecast predict a slightly cooler temperature for tomorrow?

How to pronounce slightly

Pronunciation: [/ˈslaɪtli/]

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