Kilo Lingo

/ˈslaɪtli/

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Translation

A little bit; only by a small amount.

Word origin

Made from the adjective slight, meaning small or thin, which probably came from Old Norse slettr, meaning smooth.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
slettr

Examples

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"Slightly better" means better, but only a little.

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The door was open just a small amount.

taller .

It softens a comparison: taller, but not by much.

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