soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
Английски
~ 1500
Значения
0 значения
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is soft
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
Синоними
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
Антоними
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
Колокации
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
Теми
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is soft
Честа грешка:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
Синоними
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
Антоними
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
Колокации
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
Теми
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
Честа грешка:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
Синоними
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
Антоними
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
Колокации
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
Теми
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is soft (color/light)
Синоними
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
Антоними
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
Колокации
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
Теми
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is soft (material)
Синоними
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
Антоними
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
Колокации
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
Теми
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
Граматика
Речникова форма
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
Срички и ударение
soft (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
Семейство думи
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.