slight vs small

small vs slight

slight and small both are nouns.

slight and small both are adjectives.

slight is a verb but small is not a verb.

slight is not an adverb while small is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
slight	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
small	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

slight (noun)	small (noun)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)	a garment size for a small person
	the slender part of the back

slight (adjective)	small (adjective)
(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	made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
being of delicate or slender build	have fine or very small constituent particles
	low or inferior in station or quality
	relatively moderate, limited, or small
	slight or limited; especially in degree or intensity or scope
	lowercase
	not large but sufficient in size or amount
	(of a voice) faint
	(of children and animals) young, immature

slight (verb)	small (verb)
pay no attention to, disrespect

slight (adverb)	small (adverb)
	on a small scale

Difference between slight and small

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