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इंग्रजी

lightly

gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 1100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adverb A2 property
1

With little force or pressure

Using only a small amount of force or pressure.

वापर नमुना: to [verb] [something] lightly
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
समानार्थी शब्द
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
सहप्रयोग
touch lightly |press lightly |tap lightly |hold lightly
विषय
daily life |physical actions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [verb] [something] lightly
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
समानार्थी शब्द
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
सहप्रयोग
lightly cooked |lightly salted |lightly dressed
विषय
daily life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: to take [something] lightly
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
समानार्थी शब्द
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
सहप्रयोग
take lightly |treat lightly
विषय
emotions |attitudes |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • This matter should not be taken lightly.
  • He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
  • They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

समानार्थी शब्द
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
विषय
emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • She laughed lightly at his joke.
  • He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
  • They chatted lightly over coffee.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She laughed lightly.
  • He walked lightly in the park.
  • They spoke lightly together.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
lightly (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: lightly
  • Plural: lightlies
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
lightlies noun
Core family
light adjective A1 lightness noun B1 lighten verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
heavy adjective A1 heavily adverb A2
वाक्प्रचार

sleep lightly

1
/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase

Sleep that is easily disturbed

To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.
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