Slightly vs. Moderately — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Slightly and Moderately
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Slightly
To a small degree or extent; somewhat.
Moderately
To a certain extent; quite; fairly
The event was moderately successful
Slightly
Slenderly; delicately
Slightly built.
Moderately
Being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
A moderate price.
Slightly
Slenderly; delicately.
He was slightly built, but tall.
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Moderately
Not violent or subject to extremes; mild or calm; temperate
A moderate climate.
Slightly
(degree) To a small extent or degree.
He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.
Moderately
Of medium or average quantity or extent.
Slightly
In a slight manner.
Moderately
Of limited or average quality; mediocre.
Slightly
Slightingly; negligently.
Moderately
Opposed to radical or extreme views or measures, especially in politics or religion.
Slightly
To a small degree or extent;
His arguments were somewhat self-contradictory
The children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other
Moderately
One who holds or champions moderate views or opinions, especially in politics or religion.
Slightly
In a slim or slender manner;
A slenderly built woman
Slightly built
Moderately
To cause to be less extreme, intense, or violent.
Moderately
To preside over
She was chosen to moderate the convention.
Moderately
To become less extreme, intense, or violent; abate.
Moderately
To act as a moderator.
Moderately
In a moderate manner.
During the debate, they disagreed plainly, but moderately.
Moderately
To a moderate extent or degree.
They were at least moderately happy with their bonuses.
Moderately
In a moderate manner or degree; to a moderate extent.
Each nymph but moderately fair.
Moderately
To a moderately sufficient extent or degree;
The shoes are priced reasonably
He is fairly clever with computers
They lived comfortably within reason
Moderately
In a moderate manner;
He drinks moderately
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