lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
ইংরেজি
~ 1100
অর্থসমূহ
০টি অর্থ
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
to [verb] [something] lightly
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
সমার্থক শব্দ
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
কলোকেশন
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
বিষয়
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
[verb] [something] lightly
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
সমার্থক শব্দ
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
কলোকেশন
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
বিষয়
daily life
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- 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.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
ব্যবহারের ধরন:
to take [something] lightly
সাধারণ ভুল:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
সমার্থক শব্দ
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
কলোকেশন
take lightly
|treat lightly
বিষয়
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- 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.
সমার্থক শব্দ
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
বিপরীতার্থক শব্দ
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
বিষয়
emotions
|core_vocabulary
উদাহরণ
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
শিক্ষার্থীদের জন্য উদাহরণ
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
ব্যাকরণ
অভিধানিক রূপ
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
শব্দাংশ ও জোর
lightly (১টি শব্দাংশ)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
শব্দরূপ
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
সম্পর্কিত শব্দ
অভিব্যক্তি
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.
উদাহরণ
- 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.