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