Slight

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Small in degree; not considerable.

Example Sentences

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

There was a slight change in the schedule.

Example Expressions

take it as a slight

Synonyms

minor, small, little, negligible, minimal, trivial, faint

Entry 1

minor, small, little, negligible, minimal

Entry 2

small, minor, trivial, negligible, faint

Antonyms

major, significant, substantial, considerable, large

Entry 1

major, significant, substantial, considerable, large

Entry 2

major, significant, large

Collocations

slight delay, slight difference, slight problem, slight change, slight improvement, slight chance, slight build

Entry 1

slight delay, slight difference, slight problem, slight change, slight improvement

Entry 2

slight change, slight chance, slight problem, slight build