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slight

/slaɪt/
slight slaɪt
English Definition
adj. small in degree; not serious
中文释义
轻微的
Significado en Español
leve
한국어 뜻
약간의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhẹ
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Example Sentence

There was a slight change in the schedule.

日程安排有一个轻微的变化。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “slight”:

  1. A minor
  2. B major
  3. C significant
  4. D substantial
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A — minor. “slight” means adj. small in degree; not serious

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There was only a ______ difference between the two pale shades of blue.

  1. A huge
  2. B slight
  3. C wide
  4. D major
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B — slight. “slight” means adj. small in degree; not serious

Common questions about “slight”

What does “slight” mean?

slight — adj. small in degree; not serious. In Chinese: 轻微的.

How do you pronounce “slight”?

slight is pronounced /slaɪt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: slight.

How do you use “slight” in a sentence?

There was a slight change in the schedule. (日程安排有一个轻微的变化。)

What are synonyms for “slight”?

minor, small, subtle — all close in meaning to slight (adj. small in degree; not serious).

Is “slight” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. slight appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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