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'slight' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'slight' with 20 example sentences.


slight adjective

: (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some

: lacking substance or significance

: being of delicate or slender build

slight noun

: a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

slight verb

: pay no attention to, disrespect


  • There isn't the slightest doubt that this person is guilty.
  • It seems I have a slight cold.
  • I haven't got the slightest idea.
  • She got a slight burn on her hand while cooking.
  • I don't have the slightest idea how my computer works.
  • There's a slight difference.
  • I don't have the slightest idea what to do.
  • I don't have the slightest intention of retiring.
  • We had a slight difference of opinion.
  • He gets angry at the slightest thing.
  • Several slight shocks followed the earthquake.
  • I don't mind in the slightest who he is.
  • I had a slight accident while trekking in Nepal.
  • Having a slight headache, I went to bed early.
  • We need to make a slight detour.
  • She has a slight lisp.
  • He had a slight edge on his opponent.
  • I have a slight pain in my side.
  • That doesn't scare me in the slightest.
  • The slightest mistake may lead to a fatal disaster.
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