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slightly vs slight

slight vs slightly

slightly is not a noun while slight is a noun.

slightly is not an adjective while slight is an adjective.

slightly is not a verb while slight is a verb.

slightly is an adverb but slight is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
slightly No No No Yes
slight Yes Yes Yes No
slightly (noun) slight (noun)
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
slightly (adjective) slight (adjective)
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
lacking substance or significance
being of delicate or slender build
slightly (verb) slight (verb)
pay no attention to, disrespect
slightly (adverb) slight (adverb)
to a small degree or extent
in a slim or slender manner
Difference between slightly and slight

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