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" small hesitation" or "slight hesitation.."?

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small hesitation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a hesitation that is not significant or major, but rather small in nature.

Alternatives:

  • minor hesitation
  • modest hesitation
  • slight pause
  • brief hesitation
  • small delay

slight hesitation..

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a hesitation that is subtle or minor, not a major pause or delay.

Alternatives:

  • small hesitation
  • minor hesitation
  • modest hesitation
  • slight pause
  • brief hesitation
Both 'small hesitation' and 'slight hesitation' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey a similar meaning of a minor or subtle hesitation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

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