🇬🇧🇨🇳 slight - 轻微的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "slight" ("轻微的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Slight" means very, very small in amount or size—so tiny you almost don’t notice it, like a whisper of change or the smallest difference.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

There’s a slight chance I overreacted when I saw a spider and tried to move to a different planet.

The teacher had a slight smile when I said my career goal was "professional nap taker."

The pool was only a slight bit cold, meaning my scream could be heard three houses away.

My room is only in slight chaos; you just need a map, a flashlight, and maybe a rescue team.

I made a slight mistake and added twenty spoons of sugar to the tea instead of two.

Anna hears a slight sound at the door. She takes a slight step closer and sees a kitten with a slight paw mark. The kitten gives a slight meow and looks at her with slight fear. Anna moves a slight hand and pats it, and the kitten curls and sleeps. Anna smiles.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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