slightly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

slight +‎ -ly

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[edit] Adverb

slightly (comparative more slightly, superlative most slightly)

1. Slenderly; delicately.

   He was 'slightly built, but tall.

2. To a small extent or degree.

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

[edit] Synonyms

• (to a small extent or degree): a little, marginally, somewhat

[edit] Antonyms

• (to a small extent or degree): quite, very

[edit] Translations