Meaning of the word slight in English
What does slight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
slight
US /slaɪt/
UK /slaɪt/
Adjective
1.
small in degree; inconsiderable
Example:
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There's a slight chance of rain today.
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She felt a slight pain in her knee.
Verb
1.
to treat (someone) with disrespect or neglect; to insult
Example:
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She felt slighted by his rude remarks.
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He deliberately slighted her by not inviting her to the party.
Noun
1.
an act of disrespect or neglect; an insult
Example:
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She took his silence as a slight.
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It was a deliberate slight to exclude her from the meeting.
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