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Word:
slightly
IPA transcription: [sl'aɪtli]
Pronunciations of slightly
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meaning of the word
Synonyms:
slightly, somewhat, more_or_less
Meaning:
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"
Usage examples
She shivered slightly.
Margaret arose and bowed slightly.
The prince bowed, slightly annoyed.
Read again, changing emphasis slightly.
He raised his eyebrows slightly at that.
An impersonal and slightly ironic interest
Felicia colored slightly, but would not answer.
LEGS--Bent, or slightly bent, and out at elbows.
Mr. Graham's language was slightly less emphatic.
He smiled, slightly raised his hat, and vanished.
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