soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
الإنجليزية
~ 1500
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is soft
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
المرادفات
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
الأضداد
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
الموضوعات
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The bed is soft.
- Her hair is soft.
- This chair is soft.
adjective
A2
property
2
Quiet or gentle in sound
Not loud; quiet and gentle in sound.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is soft
خطأ شائع:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
المرادفات
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
الأضداد
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
الموضوعات
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
- Soft music was playing in the background.
- His tone was soft and calming.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The music is soft.
- He has a soft voice.
- She talks soft.
adjective
B1
property
3
Kind and gentle nature
Kind and gentle; not harsh or strict.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
خطأ شائع:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
المرادفات
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
الأضداد
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
الموضوعات
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He has a soft heart and always helps others.
- Her soft approach made the child feel safe.
- Don't be too soft on them—they need discipline.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My teacher is very soft.
- He is soft with children.
- She has a soft heart.
adjective
A2
property
4
Gently toned color or light
Not bright; gentle and easy on the eyes.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is soft (color/light)
المرادفات
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
الأضداد
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
الموضوعات
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The light is soft.
- Her dress is a soft blue.
- The room has soft colors.
adjective
A2
property
5
Easily shaped when pressed
Easy to press, bend, or shape; not hard.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is soft (material)
المرادفات
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
الأضداد
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
الموضوعات
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The clay should be soft before you start modeling it.
- Soft bread is best for making sandwiches.
- After the rain, the ground was soft underfoot.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
المقاطع والنبر
soft (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
go soft on [someone/something]
1/ɡˈoʊ sˈɔft ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Be less strict with someone/something
To stop being strict with someone or something; to be too kind or forgiving.
أمثلة
- The teacher went soft on the class after the holiday break.
- Don’t go soft on him—he needs to learn from his mistakes.
in soft focus
1/ˈɪn sˈɔft fˈoʊkəs/
fixed phrase
Blurry photographic effect for gentleness
In photography or film, showing an image that is slightly blurred to make it look gentle or romantic.
أمثلة
- The portrait was taken in soft focus for a dreamy effect.
- Old films often have romantic scenes shot in soft focus.
soft spot for [someone/something]
1/sˈɔft spˈɑt fɚ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Special affection for someone/something
To like someone or something very much, often more than others.
أمثلة
- I have a soft spot for old movies from the 80s.
- I’ve always had a soft spot for old movies.
- She’s tough at work but has a soft spot for her cat.
- She has a soft spot for stray cats.