Meaning & Definition of Slightly in English
English⟶
Slightly
/slaɪtli/
adverb
1. To a small degree or extent
- "His arguments were somewhat self-contradictory"
- "The children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other"
synonym:
- slightly,
- somewhat,
- more or less
2. In a slim or slender manner
- "A slenderly built woman"
- "Slightly built"
synonym:
- slenderly,
- slimly,
- slightly
Examples of using
Tom sounded slightly panicked.
When Tom reached the front door, he noticed it was slightly open.
There is no single room available at present, I’m afraid, but you could have a double room at a slightly reduced rate unless you want two breakfasts, of course.