slightly
Translation
a little, somewhat
Examples
The door was slightly open.
The door was slightly open.
I'm feeling slightly better today.
I'm feeling slightly better today.
This one is slightly more expensive.
This one is slightly more expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((slightly)) + adjective/adverb a little ~ It's slightly cold today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: a little, somewhat, marginally; Antonyms: very, greatly, completely
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'slight' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This is simply the adverb form of 'slight'. If a change is slight, it has changed slightly.