Meaning
Small and not serious or important; only a little in size or amount.
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Word origin
From Old Norse slettr, meaning smooth or level; over time the meaning moved from smooth to thin and then to small.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- slettr
Examples
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Slight means small; a slight change is a very small one.
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A slight pain or problem is a small one that does not worry you much.
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"Not the slightest" is a strong way of saying none at all.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 10: slight, booth, bake and 7 more words.