HyperDic: slightly

English > 2 senses of the word slightly:
ADVERBallslightly, somewhat, more or lessto a small degree or extent
allslightly, slenderly, slimlyin a slim or slender manner
slightly > pronunciation
Soundsslay'tliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > slightly: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningTo a small degree or extent.
Example "the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other"
Synonymssomewhat, more or less
Spanishalgo, levemente, ligeramente
Catalanlleugerament
English > slightly: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a slim or slender manner.
Example "slightly built"
Synonymsslenderly, slimly
Adjectivesslightbeing of delicate or slender build / build

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