soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
Αγγλικά
~ 1500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is soft
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
Συνώνυμα
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
Αντώνυμα
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
Θέματα
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is soft
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
Συνώνυμα
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
Αντώνυμα
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
Θέματα
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
Συνώνυμα
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
Αντώνυμα
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is soft (color/light)
Συνώνυμα
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
Αντώνυμα
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
Θέματα
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is soft (material)
Συνώνυμα
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
Αντώνυμα
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
Θέματα
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
soft (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.