3000 English common words - Oxford by CEFR
Slightly ˈslaɪtli Adverb Version Higher/Lower/Larger/Smaller Earns Year Smiled
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slightly |
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Phonetic |
/ˈslaɪtli/ /ˈslaɪtli/ |
Example |
- a slightly different version
- slightly higher/lower/larger/smaller
- she earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.
- she smiled slightly, as if she were hiding something.
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Content |
slightly(adverb)/ˈslaɪtli/ /ˈslaɪtli/- a little
- a slightly different version
- slightly higher/lower/larger/smaller
- She earns slightly less than $100 000 a year.
- She smiled slightly, as if she were hiding something.
- slightly better/older
- We took a slightly more direct route.
- There is a slightly increased risk of chest infection after the procedure.
- I knew her slightly.
- ‘Are you worried?’ ‘Only slightly.’
Extra Examples- He seemed slightly embarrassed.
- His legs still felt slightly wobbly.
- Hold the child with his head slightly tilted back.
- It will make the cost slightly higher.
- The door was slightly ajar.
- This author takes a slightly different approach.
- a slightly built person is small and thin
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3000 English common words - Oxford by CEFR