slightly

pronunciation

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  • Adverb:
    to a small degree or extent
    in a slim or slender manner

Word Origin

slightly (adv.)
1520s, "slenderly;" 1590s, "in a small degree," from slight (adj.) + -ly (2).

Example

1. The toy also moves forward very slightly .
2. Yet sony has also opened its platform slightly .
3. Progress makes the commanders feel slightly easier .
4. This year has been only slightly better .
5. European schools appear to lag slightly , though .

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