Difference between Little and Slight

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: NOUN

A small degree or scale; miniature.
A small quantity, amount, space, or the like.
A short distance or time.
Something much less than all.
A small quantity or amount.
A small amount or duration

The act of slighting; the manifestation of a moderate degree of contempt, as by neglect or oversight; neglect; indignity.
Sleight.
A simplified and former spelling of sleight.
A more correct, but obsolete spelling of sleight.
Synonyms Disrespect. See the verb.
Intentional neglect; disrespect.
An act of intentional neglect shown toward one who expects some notice or courtesy; failure to notice one; a deliberate ignoring or disregard of a person, out of displeasure or contempt.
A deliberate discourtesy; a snub.
A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: ADJECTIVE

Insignificant, trivial.
Young children.
The quahog, or round clam.
The offices of prime, tierce, sext, and nones. Vespers and compline are sometimes included.
A public examination about the middle of the course, which is less strict and important than the final one; -- called also smalls. Cf. Great go, under Great.
The fourth and smallest finger of the hand.
An Englishman opposed to territorial expansion of the British Empire. See Antiimperialism, above.
See Chief hare.
Small in extent of views or sympathies; narrow; shallow; contracted; mean; illiberal; ungenerous.
Small in force or efficiency; not strong; weak; slight; inconsiderable
Small in dignity, power, or importance; not great; insignificant; contemptible.
Small in quantity or amount; not much
Short in duration; brief.
Small in size or extent; not big; diminutive; -- opposed to big or large
Younger or youngest. Used especially of a sibling.
Being at an early stage of growth; young.
Having scant power or influence; of minor status.
Narrow; petty.
Unimportant; trivial.
Short in extent or duration; brief.
Small in quantity or extent: : small.
Small in size.
(informal terms) small and of little importance
Of short duration or distance
Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
Small in a way that arouses feelings (of tenderness or its opposite depending on the context)
Not fully grown
Lowercase
(of a voice) faint

Small, weak, or gentle; not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe.
Foolish; silly; weak in intellect.
Not stout or heavy; slender.
Not decidedly marked; not forcible; inconsiderable; unimportant; insignificant; not severe; weak; gentle; -- applied in a great variety of circumstances
Small and slender in build or construction; delicate.
Of small importance or consideration; trifling.
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity; frail.
Small in size, degree, or amount.
Being of delicate or slender build
Having little substance or significance
Almost no or (with `a') at least some; very little

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: VERB

To render no longer defensible by full or partial demolition.
To act negligently or carelessly.
To treat with disdain or neglect.
To treat as slight or not worthy of attention, to make light of.
Pay no attention to, disrespect

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: TRANSITIVE VERB

To run over in haste; to perform superficially; to treat carelessly.
To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of.
To throw heedlessly.
To make even or level.
To overthrow; to demolish.
To do negligently or thoughtlessly; scant.
To treat as of small importance; make light of.
To treat (someone) with discourteous reserve or inattention.

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: ADVERB

Not in the least; not at all.
Not much; scarcely.
Not much

Slightly.

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: OTHER WORD TYPES

Not tall
Low in stature
Low in stature; not tall; describing something or someone with a stature less than normal
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
(informal) small and of little importance
(of children and animals) young, immature
Insignificant, contemptible, weak. See littleness.
And Scanty, slender, moderate.
Synonyms Minute, tiny.
Hence— Petty in character; mean; narrow; wanting breadth or largeness: as, a little soul or mind.
Not great; small in consideration, dignity, consequence, etc.; petty; inconsiderable; insignificant: as, a little office; little affairs; a little accident.
Not of great extent or duration; not long; short in space or time; brief: as, a little way or distance; a little while.
Not much; of small amount, quantity, or degree; restricted; limited: as, a little food or drink; little joy or happiness; little influence.
Not large in number; having few constituent, members or parts: as, a little army or fleet; a little city.
Not large or much.
In a small quantity or degree; not much; slightly.
To make less. Compare belittle.
To become little or less.
(idiom) (little by little) By small degrees or increments; gradually.
(idiom) (a little) Somewhat; a bit.

A fragile claim to fame"
Lacking substance or significance
(quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some
Petty, scanty, hurried.
Synonyms Flimsy.
Slighting; contemptuous; disdainful.
Of little thoroughness; superficial; cursory; hasty; imperfect; not thorough or exhaustive: as, a slight glance; slight examination; a slight raking.
Of little weight, or force, or intensity; feeble; gentle; mild: as, a slight impulse or impression; slight efforts; a slight cold.
Of little amount; meager; slender: as, a slight repast.
Very small, insignificant, or trifling; unimportant.
Slender in character or ability; lacking force of character or intellect; feeble; hence, silly; foolish.
Slender; slim; thin; light; hence, frail; unsubstantial: as, a slight figure; a slight structure.
Plain; smooth (in a physical sense).
A contraction of by this light or God's light.
Synonyms Disregard, etc. See neglect, v. t.
To treat as of little value, or as unworthy of notice; disregard intentionally; treat with intentional neglect or disrespect; make little of.
To throw; cast.
To make level; demolish; overthrow.
To make plain or smooth; smooth: as, to slight linen (to iron it).
An obsolete form of sly.

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: RELATED WORDS

Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty

Minor, Mild, Disregard, Cold shoulder, Neglect, Flimsy, Ignore, Rebuff, Thin, Lean, Tenuous, Weak, Slender, Slim, Little

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: DESCRIBE WORDS

Miniscule, Puny, Smaller, Minuscule, Mingy, Teeny, Small, Teensy, Tiny, Dinky, Wee, Piddling, Weensy, Slight, Bitty

Minimal, Modest, Minor, Mild, Disregard, Neglect, Flimsy, Ignore, Thin, Lean, Tenuous, Weak, Slender, Slim, Little

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

Needing something a little more specific, Angela Quarles researched beat sheets and developed one that is a little more formal.
It can be a little too loud and a little too crowded so best to enjoy not at peak times.
Little by little, reality came back to him, the ordinary things that now would always be just ordinary things.
However, we have had roosters wait until a little later, and begin a little sooner, too.
Made with sweet little ears, a sweet little expression, and those fun tassels.
Then, add some text pages and create a little story book that your little one will love.
Stick this little loop near the back of your shoe using very little corn syrup.
So, this one os perfect to get a little bit of rustic, a little classic, and a little bit of glamour to your home.
Little by little he was preparing himself, unwittingly, for the miracle.
Carrying case is little smaller on the sides, little taller.

There was only slight damage to the railing.
The scissors require only slight pressure for cutting.
May form weak cast or wet outline or slight wet outline or slight smear on hand.
There are slight differences between the online and paper versions of the practice tests, and therefore slight differences in the answer keys.
This gives the oxygen a slight negative charge and the hydrogen a slight positive charge.
The coupling should be capable of compensating for slight parallel or angular misalignment and should also allow some slight endplay movement of the crankshafts.
The slight, SLIGHT reservation of punch and energy is offset by its excellent low depths, and brilliant detail within all ranges of bass.
Stands to reason, even with milder cases, that trend will eventually lead to an increase in death rate, however slight or not slight.
Cheery disregard for social norms; tendency to overreact; horrendous taste in clothing; slight whiff of redneckery; slight whiff generally.
The only slight downside of DIY is the chaff and slight smoke.

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: QUESTIONS

How did little mix's album Little Mix do in other countries?
What does the third Little Pig do in the Three Little Pigs?
Are Amazon and Starbucks paying too little or too little corporation tax?
What happened to Michele Carey from live a little love a little?
What happens when little blue and Little Yellow meet each other?
When did just a little bit by Little Milton come out?
Who voices the Little Einsteins in Little People Big World?
Why is Perrie Edwards not performing with little Little Mix?
Does Noel Gallagher sing lead vocals on Little by Little?
What is the Little Mermaids name in Little Mermaid?

Is Alabama in a slight risk for severe weather today?
Is it normal to have slight asymmetry in your face?
How many answers to slight but persistent illness crossword puzzle?
What does a 'slight' chance of severe weather mean?
When was the first edition of slight edge published?
What causes slight pinching pain on upper left chest?
What does slight vertical correction in Vertigo indicate?
Are slight nausea and breast tenderness pregnancy symptoms?
How would you describe a slight underdeveloped girl?
What could be causing fatigue after slight exertion?

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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LITTLE AND SLIGHT

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: NOUN

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: ADJECTIVE

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: VERB

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: TRANSITIVE VERB

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: ADVERB

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: OTHER WORD TYPES

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: RELATED WORDS

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: DESCRIBE WORDS

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: SENTENCE EXAMPLES

LITTLE vs SLIGHT: QUESTIONS