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slight vs fragile

fragile vs slight

slight is a noun but fragile is not a noun.

slight and fragile both are adjectives.

slight is a verb but fragile is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slight Yes Yes Yes No
fragile No Yes No No
As adjectives, slight and fragile are synonyms defined as:
  • slight and fragile: lacking substance or significance
Other synonyms of slight include flimsy, tenuous, thin.
slight (noun) fragile (noun)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
slight (adjective) fragile (adjective)
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some easily broken or damaged or destroyed
lacking substance or significance vulnerably delicate
being of delicate or slender build lacking substance or significance
slight (verb) fragile (verb)
pay no attention to, disrespect
Difference between slight and fragile

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