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Meaning of slightly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

slightly

Pronunciation:/ˈslaɪtli/

adverb

Definitions

  1. Slenderly; delicately.

    Example: He was slightly built, but tall.

  2. (degree) To a small extent or degree.

    Example: He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.

    Synonyms:a littlemarginallysomewhat
    Antonyms:quitevery
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/slightly

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