soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
אנגלית
~ 1500
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is soft
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
מילים נרדפות
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
הפכים
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
צירופים
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
נושאים
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is soft
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
מילים נרדפות
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
הפכים
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
צירופים
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
נושאים
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
טעות נפוצה:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
מילים נרדפות
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
הפכים
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
צירופים
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
נושאים
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is soft (color/light)
מילים נרדפות
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
הפכים
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
צירופים
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
נושאים
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is soft (material)
מילים נרדפות
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
הפכים
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
צירופים
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
נושאים
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
הברות והטעמה
soft (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.