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slight

 
 
pronunciation:
slaIt
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: slighter, slightest
definition: small in amount or degree.
There is only a slight difference in the two boys' heights.I have a slight cold.
synonyms:
light, little, small
antonyms:
extreme
similar words:
minor, scarce, slim
derivations: slightly (adv.), slightness (n.)
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