soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
انگلیسی
~ 1500
معنیها
۰ معنی
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is soft
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
هممعنیها
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
متضادها
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
ترکیبهای رایج
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
موضوعها
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is soft
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
هممعنیها
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
متضادها
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
ترکیبهای رایج
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
موضوعها
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
هممعنیها
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
متضادها
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
ترکیبهای رایج
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
موضوعها
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is soft (color/light)
هممعنیها
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
متضادها
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
ترکیبهای رایج
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
موضوعها
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- 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.
الگوی کاربرد:
[something] is soft (material)
هممعنیها
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
متضادها
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
ترکیبهای رایج
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
موضوعها
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
هجاها و تکیه
soft (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
صورتهای واژه
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
خانوادهٔ واژه
عبارتها
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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.
نمونهها
- 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.