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slightly

adv. degree
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsɫaɪtɫi// UK //slˈaɪtli// slight·ly General-service

adv. to a small degree or amount. You use this when you want to say something is just a little bit different or changed.

adv. to a small degree or extent; marginally. Used to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs to indicate a minor difference or low intensity.


SIMPLE

The room is slightly warmer now.

CONTEXTUAL

The new model is slightly more expensive than the previous one, but it includes better features.

COMPLEX

Although the results were slightly better than last year, the board remained concerned about the long-term sustainability of the current growth strategy.

Synonyms
Origin

From slight + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies, or after the verb.

Pitfall

a slightly changea slight changeLearners often use the adverb 'slightly' to modify a noun instead of using the adjective 'slight'.

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