slightly

/ ˈslaɪtlɪ /

adverb

1. in small measure or degree

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, a survey of manufacturing firms shows that U.S. factory activity unexpectedly retreated at a slightly sharper pace in October.

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U.S. factory activity retreated at a slightly sharper pace this month, as production fell into contraction, according to a survey of manufacturing firms.

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In other words the stock market is okay with a slightly slower pace of rate cuts if it’s accompanied by a steady or improving economy.

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—The dollar pulled back slightly after recent gains due to uncertainty over whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again in December.

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The Singapore dollar strengthened slightly against its U.S. counterpart in the Asian session on a likely technical recovery.

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Related Words

• kind of 
• lightly 
• marginally 
• somewhat