slight

Meanings

• adjective

  A small degree or amount; not large or considerable.

  - "The slight difference in opinion caused a heated debate."
  - "Despite her slight build, she was an excellent athlete."

• verb

  To make a slight or casual gesture or remark.

  - "He slightly nodded in agreement."
  - "She slightly raised her hand in warning."

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Pronunciation

1. [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚]
   
   
   
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Antonyms

respect , esteem , respect , value , honor , respect

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Synonyms

belittlement , ignoring , neglect , belittle , contemn , despise , contemptuous , disdainful , scornful , daft , fatuous , soft in the head , flat , glassy , slick , flimsy , lousy , shoddy , ignorable , meaningless , negligible , tiny , lithe , svelte , willowy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slight
fright , light , night , outright , plight , sight

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Slight (Scottish) : A small piece or quantity
   

2. Slight (Irish) : To insult or disregard
   

3. Sleight () : Skillful deception or trickery
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Slight (Scottish) : A small piece or quantity
   

2. Slight (Irish) : To insult or disregard
   

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Variants

List of all variants of slight that leads to same result
slight , slighter , slightest , slightly , slightness , slightnesses , slighted , slighting , slights

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Forms

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slightly, more slight, most slight

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Etymology

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Old English sligan, from slit ‘split’ + -ig ‘-ing’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slight' comes from the Old English word 'sligan', which means 'to split'.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'Slight of Hand' is a spell used for picking up small objects.

3. The term 'slight of hand' refers to a magician's skill in manipulating objects with quick, deceptive movements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minor: Related to the concept of being slight, minor refers to something that is less important or less significant than major.

2. Subtle: Related to the concept of being slight, subtle refers to something that is not obvious or noticeable, but has a subtle effect.

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Culture

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In literature, 'slight' has been used to describe small but significant differences or nuances, as well as to convey disdain or disrespect.

How to Memorize "slight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, insignificant object or a tiny difference.
   - Visualize making a small gesture or nod.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with small, insignificant things or situations.
   - Think of a slight nod or gesture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Small difference, slight word' to remember the meaning.
   - Remember the word 'slight' as meaning 'small' or 'insignificant'.

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