appear slight

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Used to describe something that seems small in degree or importance.

slightVERB + slight

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Examples (10)

  • The danger of the situation did not appear slight to the experienced firefighters.
  • Although the initial symptoms might appear slight, they can develop into a serious illness.
  • The economic recovery may appear slight at first, but it is expected to gain momentum.
  • Her contribution to the project, though it might appear slight, was crucial to its success.
  • The evidence presented did not appear slight enough to warrant a conviction.
  • Don't let the problem appear slight; address it before it escalates.
  • The impact of the new policy may appear slight in the short term.
  • Even a slight increase in temperature can appear insignificant but have major consequences.
  • The damage to the car might appear slight, but it could compromise its structural integrity.
  • The artistic merit of the early sketches may appear slight compared to the final masterpiece.