Definition of Slight
Slight
slight


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
being slim or delicate, or lacking strength;

e.g. Her arms were slight and could hardly lift the box.

(verb)
make light of, or not take seriously;

e.g. Her carelessness would slight their reputation.

(noun)
an act or an instance of slighting or humiliating, as to treat with disregard or disdain;

e.g. He wouldn't forgive her slight at the party and insults so easily.

(adjective)
a small degree or amount of;

e.g. There was a slight chance of rain this afternoon.



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