How Do You Spell SLIGHT?

Pronunciation: [slˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "slight" is spelled with the letters s-l-i-g-h-t. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /slaɪt/. The "s" is pronounced as an unvoiced "s" sound, the "l" is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, the "i" is pronounced as a long "i" sound, the "g" is pronounced as a voiced "g" sound, the "h" is silent, and the "t" is pronounced as an unvoiced "t" sound. This word can be used as both a noun and a verb, meaning "small" or "insignificant."

SLIGHT Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "slight" functions as an adjective and a verb, each with its own distinct meanings. As an adjective, "slight" refers to something small in degree, importance, or intensity. It implies a minimal or negligible amount or impact. For instance, when used to describe an attack or injury, it indicates a minor or superficial harm. Similarly, in relation to a person's build or figure, it suggests a slim or delicate physique. Furthermore, "slight" can also describe a person's manner or behavior, indicating a lack of seriousness, importance, or concern.

    As a verb, "slight" means to treat someone with indifference, disregard, or disrespect. It involves showing a lack of consideration or courtesy towards an individual, often resulting in their feelings being hurt. This action can be intentional or unintentional, and it involves underestimating or undervaluing the worth or significance of the person or their ideas.

    Overall, "slight" encompasses the notions of insignificance, smallness, superficiality, indifference, and disregard.

  2. • Superficial; not through; not deep, as an impression; faint; small; inconsiderable; trifling; not done with effort; not forcible.
    • A moderate degree of contempt, manifested by neglect or indifference; disregard; disdain.
    • To disregard, as of no importance or unworthy of consideration; to neglect.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SLIGHT

The word "slight" originates from the Middle English word "sliȝt" or "sleȝt", which means "smooth" or "flattering". This word derived from the Old Norse word "sléttr", meaning "smooth", which is related to the Old High German word "slīz", meaning "smooth" or "tidy". The modern meaning of "slight" as "small in degree or significance" emerged during the late 14th century.

Idioms with the word SLIGHT

  • have a passing/slight/nodding acquaintance with sth The idiom "have a passing/slight/nodding acquaintance with something" means to have limited or superficial knowledge or familiarity with a particular subject, concept, or person. It suggests a level of familiarity that is casual or not in-depth.

Similar spelling words for SLIGHT

Plural form of SLIGHT is SLIGHTS

Conjugate verb Slight

CONDITIONAL

I would slight
you would slight
he/she/it would slight
we would slight
they would slight

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slighting
you would be slighting
he/she/it would be slighting
we would be slighting
they would be slighting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slight
you would have slight
he/she/it would have slight
we would have slight
they would have slight

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slighting
you would have been slighting
he/she/it would have been slighting
we would have been slighting
they would have been slighting

FUTURE

I will slight
you will slight
he/she/it will slight
we will slight
they will slight

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slighting
you will be slighting
he/she/it will be slighting
we will be slighting
they will be slighting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slighted
you will have slighted
he/she/it will have slighted
we will have slighted
they will have slighted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slighting
you will have been slighting
he/she/it will have been slighting
we will have been slighting
they will have been slighting

IMPERATIVE

you slight
we let´s slight

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slight

PAST

I slighted
you slighted
he/she/it slighted
we slighted
they slighted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slighting
you were slighting
he/she/it was slighting
we were slighting
they were slighting

PAST PARTICIPLE

slighted

PAST PERFECT

I had slighted
you had slighted
he/she/it had slighted
we had slighted
they had slighted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slighting
you had been slighting
he/she/it had been slighting
we had been slighting
they had been slighting

PRESENT

I slight
you slight
he/she/it slights
we slight
they slight

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slighting
you are slighting
he/she/it is slighting
we are slighting
they are slighting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slighting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slighted
you have slighted
he/she/it has slighted
we have slighted
they have slighted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slighting
you have been slighting
he/she/it has been slighting
we have been slighting
they have been slighting
I would have slighted
we would have slighted
you would have slighted
he/she/it would have slighted
they would have slighted