least |
slight |
As a determiner least
is superlative of little;The smallest amount of [something uncountable].
As an adverb least
is used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding
-est.
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.
As a noun slight is
the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
slight |
appropriate |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between slight and appropriate
is that
slight is (obsolete) foolish; silly; weak in intellect while
appropriate is (obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.
As adjectives the difference between slight and appropriate
is that
slight is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe while
appropriate is (obsolete) set apart for a particular use or person; reserved.
As verbs the difference between slight and appropriate
is that
slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while
appropriate is (archaic) to make suitable; to suit.
As a noun slight
is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
slight |
significant |
Significant is a antonym of slight.
As adjectives the difference between slight and significant
is that
slight is small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe while
significant is signifying something; carrying meaning.
As nouns the difference between slight and significant
is that
slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while
significant is that which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.
As a verb slight
is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
lightly |
slight |
As an adverb lightly
is in a light manner.
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.
As a noun slight is
the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
desultory |
slight |
Synonyms |
In obsolete terms the difference between desultory and slight
is that
desultory is leaping, skipping or flitting about, generally in a random or unsteady manner while
slight is foolish; silly; weak in intellect.
As adjectives the difference between desultory and slight
is that
desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence 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 |
underrate |
Related terms |
Slight is a related term of underrate.
As verbs the difference between slight and underrate
is that
slight is to treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of while
underrate is to underestimate; to make too low a rate or estimate.
As nouns the difference between slight and underrate
is that
slight is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy while
underrate is a price less than the value.
As an adjective slight
is small, weak or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
clarify |
slight |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between clarify and slight
is that
clarify is (obsolete) to glorify while
slight is (obsolete) foolish; silly; weak in intellect.
As verbs the difference between clarify and slight
is that
clarify is to make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter; to defecate; to fine; -- said of liquids, as wine or syrup 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 |
run |
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.
As a noun slight
is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
As a proper noun run is
.
slight |
shun |
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.
As a noun slight
is the act of slighting; a deliberate act of neglect or discourtesy.
benign |
slight |
As adjectives the difference between benign and slight
is that
benign is kind; gentle; mild 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.
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