CEFR B1

marginally

adverb

Meaning

To a very small degree; by a small margin.

Examples

The temperature dropped marginally overnight.
Her performance was marginally better than the other candidates.

Synonyms: slightly, barely, imperceptibly, negligibly

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marginally (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdʒɪnəli/

Definition

To a very small degree; by a small margin.

Examples

The temperature dropped marginally overnight.
Her performance was marginally better than the other candidates.
The price increased marginally, which most people didn't even notice.

Synonyms of marginally

Words with a similar meaning to marginally:

slightly
barely
imperceptibly
negligibly

Antonyms of marginally

Words with the opposite meaning to marginally:

significantly
considerably
substantially

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