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slightly

British  
/ ˈslaɪtlɪ /

adverb

  1. in small measure or degree

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The ratio’s average level over the past decade is 23.5%, slightly lower than the March figure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Lawrence barged through three Saracens defenders for Bath's fourth try, but Caluori crossed within a couple of minutes when he cut in from the right to give Burke a slightly easier conversion, which he added.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Some forecasts are slightly more optimistic: Economists at the Penn Wharton Budget Model said they expect growth to average 2.1% over the decade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Home prices rose slightly more than expected to start the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Both were roughly the same size and shape, though the left was slightly higher and wider than the right.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda