Words / B1

SLYTL-ee/ˈslaɪtli/

Slightly means a little; not very much. Slight is the adjective. A bit is everyday. Significantly (this set) is the opposite direction. Grade boundaries: the pass mark rose slightly.

Meaning

A little; not very much.

Examples

• “The pass mark rose slightly; it is not a new syllabus.”
• “She was slightly late after the replacement bus, which is not the same as missing the paper.”

Good to know

slightly + adjective / adverb / verb. Adjective: slight. Everyday: a bit / a little. Exams / weather. Not “slightly of” (use a slight + noun).

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