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Slightly ˈslaɪtli Adverb Version Higher/Lower/Larger/Smaller Earns Year Smiled

Word3 slightly
WordType (adverb)
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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slightly

(adverb)/ˈslaɪtli/ /ˈslaɪtli/
  1. 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.
  2. a slightly built person is small and thin
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