slightly

/ˈslaɪtli/
/ˈslaɪtli/
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Definitions of slightly
  1. adverb
    to a small degree or extent
    “the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other”
    synonyms: more or less, somewhat
  2. adverb
    in a slim or slender manner
    “slightly built”
    synonyms: slenderly, slimly
Pronunciation
US
/ˈslaɪtli/
UK
/ˈslaɪtli/
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