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इंग्रजी

soft

gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1 इंग्रजी
~ 1500
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective A1 property
1

Smooth to the touch

Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.

वापर नमुना: [something] is soft
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
समानार्थी शब्द
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
सहप्रयोग
soft pillow |soft fabric |soft skin |soft blanket
विषय
daily life |senses |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
  • This blanket is so soft and warm.
  • I prefer soft towels after a shower.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [something] is soft
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
समानार्थी शब्द
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
सहप्रयोग
soft voice |soft music |soft whisper
विषय
music |daily life |communication |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
समानार्थी शब्द
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
सहप्रयोग
soft heart |soft approach |soft touch
विषय
emotions |personality |relationships |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [something] is soft (color/light)
समानार्थी शब्द
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
सहप्रयोग
soft light |soft colors |soft glow
विषय
art |design |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The room was lit by soft candlelight.
  • She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
  • Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: [something] is soft (material)
समानार्थी शब्द
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
सहप्रयोग
soft clay |soft bread |soft soil
विषय
materials |daily life |science |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The bread is soft.
  • The ground is soft after rain.
  • This clay is soft.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
soft (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: soft
  • Comparative: softer
  • Superlative: softest
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
softer adjective softest adjective
Core family
softly adverb A2 soften verb A2 softness noun B1
Related words
softener noun
Negative and opposite forms
hard adjective A2
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.
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