slightly
/ˈslaɪtli/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2926 in the learning path
稍微；略微
Definitions
adv. by a small amount or to a small degree
稍微；略微
Example
Please open the window slightly; it feels warm.
请把窗户稍微打开一点，感觉有些热。
Although average incomes rose slightly, many households continued to struggle with higher food and energy costs.
尽管平均收入略有上升，许多家庭仍难以应付不断上涨的食品和能源费用。
Collocations
- slightly higher
- slightly different
- slightly more
Word family
- slight (adj.)
Synonyms
- a little
- somewhat
Antonyms
- considerably
Usage tip
可修饰形容词、比较级或动词，如slightly higher。
FAQ
- What does slightly mean?
- by a small amount or to a small degree
- How is slightly pronounced?
- UK /ˈslaɪtli/, US /ˈslaɪtli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
