lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
Англійська
~ 1100
Значення
0 значень
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
Модель уживання:
to [verb] [something] lightly
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
Синоніми
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
Антоніми
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
Словосполучення
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
Теми
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[verb] [something] lightly
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
Синоніми
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
Антоніми
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
Словосполучення
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
to take [something] lightly
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
Синоніми
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
Антоніми
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
Словосполучення
take lightly
|treat lightly
Теми
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Синоніми
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
Антоніми
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
Теми
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
Навчальні приклади
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
Граматика
Словникова форма
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
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lightly (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
Споріднені слова
Вирази
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.