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little vs slight

slight vs little

little and slight both are nouns.

little and slight both are adjectives.

little is not a verb while slight is a verb.

little is an adverb but slight is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
little Yes Yes No Yes
slight Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, little and slight are synonyms defined as:
  • little and slight: (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
little (noun) slight (noun)
a small amount or duration a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
little (adjective) slight (adjective)
low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent lacking substance or significance
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some being of delicate or slender build
small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)
lowercase
(of a voice) faint
(informal) small and of little importance
(of children and animals) young, immature
little (verb) slight (verb)
pay no attention to, disrespect
little (adverb) slight (adverb)
not much
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