soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
Английский
~ 1500
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
Модель употребления:
[something] is soft
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
Синонимы
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
Антонимы
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
Коллокации
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
Темы
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is soft
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
Синонимы
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
Антонимы
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
Коллокации
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
Темы
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
Частая ошибка:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
Синонимы
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
Антонимы
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
Коллокации
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
Темы
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is soft (color/light)
Синонимы
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
Антонимы
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
Коллокации
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
Темы
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is soft (material)
Синонимы
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
Антонимы
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
Коллокации
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
Темы
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
Слоги и ударение
soft (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.