Pronunciation: /slaɪt/

Definitions of slight

noun a small amount or degree of something

Example Sentences

A1 I felt a slight breeze on my face.

A2 There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

B1 She noticed a slight improvement in her grades after studying more.

B2 The doctor detected a slight abnormality in the test results.

C1 There was only a slight chance of rain according to the weather forecast.

C2 The artist made a slight adjustment to the painting to enhance its overall composition.

adjective small in degree or extent; not considerable

Example Sentences

A1 She felt a slight breeze on her face.

A2 There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

B1 He noticed a slight improvement in his test scores.

B2 The doctor detected a slight abnormality in the test results.

C1 The chef made a slight adjustment to the recipe to enhance the flavor.

C2 The artist made a slight modification to the painting to perfect it.

Examples of slight in a Sentence

formal There was a slight delay in the delivery of the goods.

informal I noticed a slight change in her attitude towards me.

slang I only have a slight chance of winning the lottery.

figurative His smile was only a slight indication of his true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of slight

past tense

slighted

plural

slights

comparative

slighter

superlative

slightest

present tense

slights

future tense

will slight

perfect tense

have slighted

continuous tense

is slighting

singular

slight

positive degree

slight

infinitive

to slight

gerund

slighting

participle

slighting

Origin and Evolution of slight

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'slight' originated from the Old English word 'slyht', which meant 'smooth, sleek, or slender'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'slight' shifted to include the idea of something being small or insignificant, often used in a negative context to imply lack of importance or value.