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Slightly ˈslaɪtli Adverb Bre Version Direct Route I

Word slightly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈslaɪtli / NAmE / ˈslaɪtli /
Example
  • a slightly different version
  • we took a slightly more direct route.
  • i knew her slightly.
  • ‘are you worried?’ ‘only slightly.’
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slightly

(adverb)BrE / ˈslaɪtli / NAmE / ˈslaɪtli /
  1. a little
    • a slightly different version
    • We took a slightly more direct route.
    • I knew her slightly.
    • ‘Are you worried?’ ‘Only slightly.’
  2. a slightly built person is small and thin
  3. 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.
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