Word
slightest
Phoneticsslight·est, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɫaɪtəst/
UK/slˈaɪtəst/
Definitions
01the smallest amount
B1 · Intermediate
adj. the smallest possible amount or degree of something.
adj. the superlative degree of 'slight', indicating the absolute minimum of a quality, often used in negative constructions for emphasis.
“I don't have the slightest idea how to fix this broken computer.”
“The witness claimed she did not have the slightest recollection of the events that transpired on the night of the incident.”
02very thin or small
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. the most thin or small in physical size.
adj. the superlative form denoting the most slender or physically delicate among a group.
“He was the slightest of the three brothers, but he was also the fastest.”
“The architect selected the slightest steel cables available to maintain the bridge's minimalist aesthetic without sacrificing safety.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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