lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
英語
~ 1100
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
用法パターン：
to [verb] [something] lightly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
類義語
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
対義語
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
コロケーション
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
テーマ
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[verb] [something] lightly
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
類義語
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
対義語
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
コロケーション
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
テーマ
daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
to take [something] lightly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
類義語
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
対義語
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
コロケーション
take lightly
|treat lightly
テーマ
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
対義語
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
テーマ
emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
学習者向け例文
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
文法
表現
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.