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Least vs Slight - What's the difference?

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 vs Appropriate - What's the difference?

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 vs Significant - What's the difference?

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 vs Slight - What's the difference?

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 vs Slight - What's the difference?

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 vs Underrate - What's the difference?

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 vs Slight - What's the difference?

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 vs Run - What's the difference?

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

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Slight vs Shun - What's the difference?

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 vs Slight - What's the difference?

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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