slightly
slightly
a little
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slightly with Russian translation
slightly usage examples
Сегодня утром ветер был слегка сильнее обычного.
This morning the wind was slightly stronger than usual.
В прогнозе сказано, что завтра будет слегка теплее.
The forecast says it will be slightly warmer tomorrow.
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slightly belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
slightly synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Very small degree; often used in technical, statistical or formal comparisons.
The pressure dropped marginally overnight.
Suggests a gentle or moderate degree; often used with adjectives like 'annoyed', 'spicy', 'ill'.
The forecast says it will be mildly chilly tomorrow.
Indicates a moderate degree — more than 'slightly' but less than 'moderately'; somewhat formal.
The temperature was somewhat lower than usual for this time of year.
Often stronger than 'slightly'; can express surprise or a higher degree ('quite').
It was rather chilly by the sea.
Indicates a middle level of intensity — stronger than 'slightly' but not extreme.
The wind was moderately strong, enough to sway branches.
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How is slightly different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce slightly and what this word means
slightly means slightly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/
slightly translation
slightly
slightly examples
This morning the wind was slightly stronger than usual.
slightly transcription
/ˈslaɪtli/, /ˈslaɪtli/
Questions about this word
slightly meaning: what does it mean?
a little
slightly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
slightly is pronounced as /ˈslaɪtli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
slightly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This morning the wind was slightly stronger than usual. Translation: Сегодня утром ветер был слегка сильнее обычного.
Is slightly part of Types of Weather vocabulary?
Yes, slightly can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is slightly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, slightly can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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