seem slight

Frequency: 7.514.3 per million words

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

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Examples (10)

  • The initial problem seemed slight, but it quickly escalated.
  • His injury seemed slight at first, but it turned out to be more serious.
  • The improvement in sales figures seemed slight, but it was a positive sign.
  • The risk involved seemed slight, so we decided to proceed.
  • The delay in the project seemed slight, but it had a ripple effect.
  • Her contribution to the team seemed slight, yet it was crucial.
  • The opposition to the new policy seemed slight at the meeting.
  • The change in temperature seemed slight, but it was noticeable.
  • The evidence against him seemed slight, making the accusation questionable.
  • The impact of the new rules seemed slight initially.