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The bus slightly stopped before the corner.
What does Slightly mean?
a little bit.
Dictionary definition
By a small amount.
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What does slightly mean?
Slightly means a little bit.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to slightly?
A little is close in meaning to slightly in this context.
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Greatly contrasts with slightly in this context.
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MeaningSlightly means a little bit.
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a littleClose in meaning when slightly means a little bit.
somewhatClose in meaning when slightly means a little bit.
a bitClose in meaning when slightly means a little bit.
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greatlyContrasts with slightly in the meaning a little bit.
completelyContrasts with slightly in the meaning a little bit.
stronglyContrasts with slightly in the meaning a little bit.
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