soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
İngilizce
~ 1500
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is soft
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
Eş anlamlılar
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
Zıt anlamlılar
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
Eşdizimler
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
Konular
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is soft
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
Eş anlamlılar
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
Zıt anlamlılar
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
Eşdizimler
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
Konular
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
Sık yapılan hata:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
Eş anlamlılar
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
Zıt anlamlılar
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
Eşdizimler
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
Konular
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is soft (color/light)
Eş anlamlılar
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
Zıt anlamlılar
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
Eşdizimler
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
Konular
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
[something] is soft (material)
Eş anlamlılar
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
Zıt anlamlılar
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
Eşdizimler
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
Konular
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
Heceler ve vurgu
soft (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
Kelime ailesi
İfadeler
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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.
Örnekler
- 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.