slight

The word “slight” means small in degree or amount; minor. In plain terms, small or minor (as an adjective), or an act of disrespect and the verb for committing one.

“Slight” is pronounced slahyt ([sl̥ɐɪt] in IPA).

Here is “slight” used in a sentence: “There was only a slight chance of rain that afternoon.”

Depending on how it is used, “slight” can be an adjective, a verb and a noun.

The word “slight” comes from Old English. From Old English sliht, "smooth, level," related to "slick" — the sense shifted over time to mean "insignificant" and then "slender.".

“Slight” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Slight” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: small in degree or amount; minor.

Both describe something small, but slight stresses a small degree or amount, as in 'a slight difference', while minor stresses low importance or seriousness, as in 'a minor problem'.

In the build sense both mean thin, but slight suggests a small, delicate, or fragile frame, while slim suggests an attractively trim figure. Slight can also mean minor in degree, which slim cannot.

Slight means small in degree or amount, emphasising size, while subtle means delicate or hard to notice, emphasising fineness. A slight change is small; a subtle change is not obvious.

Yes. Besides the adjective meaning small or slender, 'slight' can be a verb meaning to insult someone by ignoring or overlooking them, and a noun meaning such an insult or snub.