slight

The word "slight" is an adjective that refers to a small amount or a small degree:

• There was a slight change in the temperature. It went from 12 degrees to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
• A slight difference in their travel plans meant that they would arrive in Paris an hour earlier.
• The post office is asking for a slight increase in the price of a stamp. It will go up by a penny.
• There will be a slight delay at the airport.

The adverb form of this word is "slightly."

• The temperature changed slightly.
• It became slightly warmer. (It became a little warmer.)
• Ted’s left foot is slightly larger than his right foot.
• Our plane was slightly delayed.
• The cake with the strawberries is slightly sweeter than the other one.

The cake on the left is slightly sweeter.

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January 15, 2013