slight

/slˈaɪt/

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Definitions

Adjective
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a'') at least some; "little rain fell in May"; "gave it little thought"; "little time is left"; "we still have little money"; "a little hope remained"; "there''s slight chance that it will work"; "there''s a slight chance it will work"
Adjective Satellite
lacking substance or significance; "slight evidence"; "a tenuous argument"; "a thin plot"; a fragile claim to fame"
Adjective Satellite
being of delicate or slender build; "she was slender as a willow shoot is slender"- Frank Norris; "a slim girl with straight blonde hair"; "watched her slight figure cross the street"
Noun
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
Verb
pay no attention to, disrespect; "She cold-shouldered her ex-fiance"