lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1100
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adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
Vzorec užití:
to [verb] [something] lightly
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
Synonyma
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
Antonyma
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
Kolokace
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
Témata
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[verb] [something] lightly
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
Synonyma
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
Antonyma
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
Kolokace
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
Témata
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
to take [something] lightly
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
Synonyma
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
Antonyma
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
Kolokace
take lightly
|treat lightly
Témata
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Synonyma
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
Antonyma
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
Témata
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
Učební příklady
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
lightly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.