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slightly

US /ˈslaɪtli/

adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

to a small degree or extent

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Prices have risen slightly since we last updated the product catalog.

Word Family

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slightly gốc

Synonyms

  • somewhatto a small degree or extent
  • marginallyin a marginal manner
  • a bithaving a meaning similar to slightly

Collocations

  • Easy slightly cold
    describing slightly cold (to a small degree or extent)
  • Medium increase slightly by two percent
    to make or become greater regarding slightly by two percent
  • Hard differ slightly from specifications
    to differ slightly from specifications, meaning to be different
  • Very Hard slightly ajar for negotiations
    describing slightly ajar for negotiations (to a small degree or extent)

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