IELTS Anvil

marginally

CEFR: C1
To only a very small degree or extent; slightly or barely measurably. High-frequency nuance modifier in IELTS Academic Task 1.

Synonyms

  • slightly
  • fractionally

Common Collocations

  • marginally higher
  • marginally lower
  • increase marginally

Example Sentence

Domestic car production rose marginally by 0.8 percent during the final quarter of the year.

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