Basic Details
Word: Slightly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: A little bit or to a small degree.
Synonyms: Somewhat, mildly, slightly
Antonyms: Significantly, greatly, deeply
Idioms and Phrases
- Slightly off the mark: Not exactly right or accurate. Example: "His estimate was slightly off the mark, but it gave us a good idea."
- Slightly under the weather: Feeling a bit unwell. Example: "I felt slightly under the weather, so I decided to rest at home."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The tea was slightly too hot for me to drink right away.
Example 2: She was slightly surprised by the unexpected gift from her friend.
Example 3: The weather today is slightly warmer than it was yesterday.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "slightly" comes from the word "slight," which dates back to the Middle English word "sliht," meaning "not solid" or "thin." This shows how the idea of something being small or not intense has been around for a long time!
Famous Quote
"If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney. (Sometimes the path to accomplishing big dreams starts with slightly small steps.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "slightly" mean?
a) A large amount
b) Not at all
c) A little bit
d) Completely
Answer: c) A little bit
2. Which of these is a synonym of "slightly"?
a) Significantly
b) Somewhat
c) Greatly
d) Deeply
Answer: b) Somewhat
3. What is an antonym of "slightly"?
a) A little bit
b) Mildly
c) Deeply
d) Somewhat
Answer: c) Deeply
4. Which sentence uses "slightly" correctly?
a) She slightly ran to the bus.
b) He is slightly taller than his brother.
c) The book was slightly eating him.
d) The car slightly jumped over the hill.
Answer: b) He is slightly taller than his brother.
5. Which idiom means not exactly accurate or correct?
a) Slightly under the weather
b) Slightly off the mark
c) A little bit here and there
d) Off the charts
Answer: b) Slightly off the mark
