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Word:
slight
IPA transcription: [sl'aɪt]
Pronunciations of slight
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
rebuff, slight
Meaning:
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
slight, cold-shoulder
Meaning:
pay no attention to, disrespect; "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance"
Usage examples
Her chance was slight, if any.
There was only a slight click.
"It may be only a slight shock."
There was a slight rending sound.
There is a slight breeze outside.
"Yes, but only a slight advantage."
"Indeed?" said Henriette, with a slight frown.
They followed paths and tracks, however slight.
It was a still, clear day, with a slight frost.
However, this particular point is of slight Importance.
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