lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 1100
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
نمط الاستخدام:
to [verb] [something] lightly
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
مرادفات
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
أضداد
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
تراكيب شائعة
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
مواضيع
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She touched the baby's hand lightly so as not to wake him.
- He knocked lightly on the door before entering.
- Sprinkle the sugar lightly over the cake.
- The butterfly landed lightly on the flower.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He knocked lightly on the door.
- She touched the glass lightly.
- Hold the cup lightly in your hand.
adverb
A2
property
2
To a small extent or degree
Only a little; not very much.
نمط الاستخدام:
[verb] [something] lightly
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
مرادفات
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
أضداد
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
تراكيب شائعة
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
مواضيع
daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The fish was lightly cooked to keep it tender.
- She was only lightly injured in the accident.
- The bread is lightly toasted and served warm.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The bread is lightly toasted.
- He was only lightly hurt.
- The meat is lightly cooked.
adverb
B1
property
3
Without taking something seriously
Not showing that something is very important or serious.
نمط الاستخدام:
to take [something] lightly
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
مرادفات
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
أضداد
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
تراكيب شائعة
take lightly
|treat lightly
مواضيع
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- Do not take this problem lightly.
- She spoke lightly about the danger.
- He takes his work lightly.
adverb
B2
property
4
In a happy or carefree way
In a happy and relaxed way.
مرادفات
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
أضداد
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
مواضيع
emotions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
المقاطع والنبر
lightly (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
عيلة الكلمة
تعبيرات
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
أمثلة
- I sleep lightly when I'm in a new place.
- She sleeps so lightly that even a small noise wakes her.
take lightly
1/tˈeɪk lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Treat as unimportant
To think something is not very important or serious.
أمثلة
- You should not take these warnings lightly.
- He takes his responsibilities too lightly.
tread lightly
1/tɹˈɛd lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Act gently or cautiously
To act in a gentle and careful way so you don’t cause problems.
أمثلة
- We need to tread lightly when discussing this topic with him.
- We need to tread lightly when dealing with this issue.
- The politician treaded lightly around the sensitive issue.
- He always treads lightly around his boss.