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Limited vs Slight - What's the difference?

limited | slight | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between limited and slight

is that limited is past tense of limit while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As adjectives the difference between limited and slight

is that limited is with certain (often specified) limits placed upon it while slight is small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Abuse vs Slight - What's the difference?

abuse | slight | Related terms |

Abuse is a related term of slight.


As verbs the difference between abuse and slight

is that abuse is while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Slight vs Overlook - What's the difference?

slight | overlook |


As verbs the difference between slight and overlook

is that slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while overlook is to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.

As nouns the difference between slight and overlook

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while overlook is a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

As an adjective slight

is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

Sightly vs Slight - What's the difference?

sightly | slight |


As adjectives the difference between sightly and slight

is that sightly is attractive, pleasing to the eye; affording gratification to the sense of sight; aesthetically pleasing while slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Slight vs Degree - What's the difference?

slight | degree |


As nouns the difference between slight and degree

is that slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while degree is (obsolete|outside|heraldry) a step on a set of stairs; the rung of a ladder.

As an adjective slight

is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight

is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Infirm vs Slight - What's the difference?

infirm | slight | Related terms |

Infirm is a related term of slight.


As adjectives the difference between infirm and slight

is that infirm is weak or ill, not in good health while slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As verbs the difference between infirm and slight

is that infirm is to contradict, to provide proof that something is not while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Moderate vs Slight - What's the difference?

moderate | slight | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between moderate and slight

is that moderate is not excessive; acting in moderation while slight is small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As nouns the difference between moderate and slight

is that moderate is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As verbs the difference between moderate and slight

is that moderate is to reduce the excessiveness of (something while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

Scanty vs Slight - What's the difference?

scanty | slight | Related terms |

Scanty is a related term of slight.


As adjectives the difference between scanty and slight

is that scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent while slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As a noun slight is

the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

Minute vs Slight - What's the difference?

minute | slight | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between minute and slight

is that minute is a very small part of anything, or anything very small; a jot; a whit while slight is foolish; silly; weak in intellect.

As nouns the difference between minute and slight

is that minute is a unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour) while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As verbs the difference between minute and slight

is that minute is of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting while slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

As adjectives the difference between minute and slight

is that minute is very small while slight is small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

Stimulation vs Slight - What's the difference?

stimulation | slight | Related terms |

Stimulation is a related term of slight.


As nouns the difference between stimulation and slight

is that stimulation is a pushing or goading toward action while slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.

As an adjective slight is

small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.

As a verb slight is

to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.

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