Examples of 'slight' in a sentence

Meaning of "slight"

Slight is an adjective used to describe something that is small in degree, amount, or intensity. It indicates a minor or subtle difference, change, or impact. The term can be used in various contexts, such as a slight improvement, a slight difference of opinion, a slight delay, or a slight change in temperature
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  • Small.
  • Gentle or weak, not aggressive or powerful.
  • Not thorough; superficial.
  • Trifling; unimportant; insignificant.

How to use "slight" in a sentence

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Slight cracks or fissures due to handling or washing.
You might get a slight toxic effect.
Slight left and proceed around building.
You will feel a slight burning sensation.
A slight odor is noticeable when an element is turned on.
My brother has a slight phobia about needles.
Slight defects on the colour of the skin.
There has been one slight complication however.
A slight current is still supplied to the monitor.
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.
Slight discolouration slight damage caused by pests.
I seem to be having a slight case of nudity here.
A very slight superficial defect limit allowed.
There will only be a slight increase in demand.
Slight deviations in colour due to printing process.

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That something so slight could topple a legend.
Slight healed cracks defects of the skin.
It calls for a slight increase in his fief.
Slight defects on the colour of the tegument.
You may feel a slight stinging sensation.
Slight changes have been introduced for clarification.
The statistics show a slight increase in participation.
This slight decrease reflects a translation differential.
You can not slight that guy.
A slight amendment had been made to the text.
There has been a slight increase in condom use.
Slight brownish discoloration due to low temperatures.
I think you have a slight advantage over me.
Slight damage caused by thrips on the leaves.
The witness has a slight credibility issue.
Slight downward trend in trade mark applications.
Marks caused by a slight grazing of the skin.
Slight variation in colour intensity with no discoloration.
There may be a slight delay when starting.
Slight modifications to the installations may be required.
There will be a slight delay with picture.
Slight reddish patches on the outer leaves.
I just feel a slight man crush coming on.
A slight argument with some of the equipment.
You might feel a slight twinge as it initializes.
A slight reduction is envisaged in the utilization of overtime.
I am gonna make a slight correction at this coordinate.
Slight growth due to high comparison basis.
There is been a slight change in the battle plan.
Slight healed and not discoloured cracks.
I anticipate a slight problem when we get there.
Slight pressure is usually sufficient to accomplish this.
Only a very slight chance it would work.
Slight traces of residual soil on the foot.
Between you and me he has a slight overbite.

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