slight
word
/ˈsɫaɪt/
slyt
/slˈaɪt/
slyt
Definition
Small in degree, amount, or importance. It often describes something minor, weak, or not very noticeable.
Usage & Nuances
Common collocations include 'slight difference', 'slight chance', 'slight problem', and 'slight smile'. It is more natural for small or subtle things than for clearly serious ones. As a noun, 'a slight' means an insult caused by not showing respect, but that meaning is less common.
Spanish: leve - pequenoPortuguese (BR): leve - pequenoPortuguese (PT): ligeiro - pequenoChinese (Simplified): 轻微的 - 少量的Chinese (Traditional): 輕微的 - 少量的Hindi: हल्का - मामूलीArabic: طفيف - بسيطBengali: হালকা - সামান্যRussian: незначительный - лёгкий - небольшойJapanese: わずかな - 少しのVietnamese: nhẹ - nhỏ - hơiKorean: 약간의 - 미미한Turkish: hafif - birazUrdu: ہلکا - معمولیIndonesian: sedikit - tipis - ringan
Example Sentences
There is a slight difference between the two colors.
basic
She felt a slight pain in her arm.
basic
He gave me a slight smile.
basic
We may see a slight delay because of the weather.
natural
I noticed a slight change in his voice when he said that.
natural
There’s still a slight chance that they’ll come tonight.
natural