ஆங்கிலம்

lightly

gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb A2 property
1

With little force or pressure

Using only a small amount of force or pressure.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to [verb] [something] lightly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
touch lightly |press lightly |tap lightly |hold lightly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |physical actions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [verb] [something] lightly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
lightly cooked |lightly salted |lightly dressed
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to take [something] lightly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
take lightly |treat lightly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |attitudes |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • This matter should not be taken lightly.
  • He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
  • They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

இணைச்சொற்கள்
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She laughed lightly at his joke.
  • He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
  • They chatted lightly over coffee.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She laughed lightly.
  • He walked lightly in the park.
  • They spoke lightly together.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
lightly (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: lightly
  • Plural: lightlies
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
lightlies noun
Core family
light adjective A1 lightness noun B1 lighten verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
heavy adjective A1 heavily adverb A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

sleep lightly

1
/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase

Sleep that is easily disturbed

To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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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