lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
Английски
~ 1100
Значения
0 значения
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
Модел на употреба:
to [verb] [something] lightly
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
Синоними
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
Антоними
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
Колокации
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
Теми
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[verb] [something] lightly
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
Синоними
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
Антоними
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
Колокации
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
to take [something] lightly
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
Синоними
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
Антоними
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
Колокации
take lightly
|treat lightly
Теми
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Синоними
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
Антоними
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
Теми
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
Примери за учащи
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
Граматика
Речникова форма
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
Срички и ударение
lightly (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
Семейство думи
Изрази
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.