Ray and Sliver

Ray

Ray noun - A very small amount.

Usage example: the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive

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Sliver and ray are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sliver" instead a noun "Ray".

Nearby Words: rayed, raying, raye

Sliver noun - A small flat piece separated from a whole.

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Ray and sliver are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ray" instead a noun "Sliver".

Nearby Words: slivered, slivering

single	single ray	single sliver
small	small ray	small sliver
massive	massive ray	massive sliver
large	large ray	large sliver
Other adjectives: big, tiny, last, red.

According to Marvel, only a handful of beings have been able to wield the legendary hammer Mjölnir to date: Odin, Thor, Captain America, Storm, Wonder Woman (in a crossover), Spider-Man 2099, Thunderstrike, Beta Ray Bill, and Puddlegulp the frog (OK, he only has a sliver of Mjölnir but still).

Source: Only the Chosen May Wield

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