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slight
(sl/aI/t )

adjective (a)

  • (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some(adj.all)
    Example:
    There's slight chance that it will work.
    There's a slight chance it will work.
    Synonym:
    little
    Antonym:
    much
    source: wordnet30
  • Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances; as, a slight (i. e., feeble) effort; a slight (i. e., perishable) structure; a slight (i. e., not deep) impression; a slight (i. e., not convincing) argument; a slight (i. e., not thorough) examination; slight (i. e., not severe) pain, and the like.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    rebuff
    source: wordnet30
  • Sleight.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • Slightly.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • lacking substance or significance(adj.all)
    Example:
    Slight evidence.
    Synonym:
    flimsy, fragile, tenuous, thin
    source: wordnet30
  • being of delicate or slender build(adj.all)
    Example:
    Watched her slight figure cross the street.
    Synonym:
    slender, slim, svelte
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • pay no attention to, disrespect(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    cold-shoulder
    source: wordnet30
  • To overthrow; to demolish.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of; as, to slight the divine commands.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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