lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
انگلیسی
~ 1100
معنیها
۰ معنی
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
الگوی کاربرد:
to [verb] [something] lightly
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
هممعنیها
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
متضادها
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
ترکیبهای رایج
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
موضوعها
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[verb] [something] lightly
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
هممعنیها
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
متضادها
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
ترکیبهای رایج
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
موضوعها
daily life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
to take [something] lightly
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
هممعنیها
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
متضادها
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
ترکیبهای رایج
take lightly
|treat lightly
موضوعها
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
هممعنیها
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
متضادها
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
موضوعها
emotions
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
هجاها و تکیه
lightly (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
صورتهای واژه
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.