Junior vocab icon Junior Vocab

Slight Meaning for Kids

Explore meanings, explanations, related words, synonyms, antonyms, translations, sentences, FAQ, for the word: Slight

What Does Slight Mean?

Adjective

  • Small in size or amount.
  • Thin or slender.
  • Not strong or sturdy.
  • Not serious or important.

Verb

  • To treat someone or something as if they are not important.
  • To make something seem less important.

Noun

  • A small act of ignoring someone or something.
  • A small amount or degree.

Slight — Full Explanation

Slight means something is very small or not much. Like if you have a slight scratch on your toy, it means the scratch is tiny.

Search another word

Related Words

Slight Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
हल्का (halka)

halka

थोड़ा (thoda)

thoda

हल्का (halka)

halka

Frequently Asked Questions About Slight

What does 'slight' mean?
The word 'slight' means something that is small in size, amount, or degree. For example, if you have a slight cold, it means you are not very sick.
How do you pronounce 'slight'?
You pronounce 'slight' like this: 'sly-t'. It rhymes with 'light'.
What is the origin of the word 'slight'?
The word 'slight' comes from an old English word that meant 'small' or 'thin'. It has been used for many years to describe things that are not heavy or big.
What is the meaning of 'slight' in Bengali?
The word 'slight' in Bengali is 'সামান্য' (Sāmānya).