lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
אנגלית
~ 1100
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
תבנית שימוש:
to [verb] [something] lightly
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
מילים נרדפות
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
הפכים
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
צירופים
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
נושאים
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[verb] [something] lightly
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
מילים נרדפות
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
הפכים
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
צירופים
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
נושאים
daily life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
to take [something] lightly
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
מילים נרדפות
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
הפכים
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
צירופים
take lightly
|treat lightly
נושאים
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
מילים נרדפות
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
הפכים
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
נושאים
emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
הברות והטעמה
lightly (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.