lightly
gb/lˈaɪtli/ us/lˈaɪtli/
A2
انگریزی
~ 1100
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
A2
property
1
With little force or pressure
Using only a small amount of force or pressure.
استعمال کا انداز:
to [verb] [something] lightly
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' with 'slightly', but 'lightly' refers to force or weight, not degree or amount.
ہم معنی الفاظ
gently (Implies care and softness, often with emotional connotation.)
متضاد الفاظ
firmly (Implies using strong and steady force, opposite of gentle or light.)
لفظی تراکیب
touch lightly
|press lightly
|tap lightly
|hold lightly
موضوعات
daily life
|physical actions
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[verb] [something] lightly
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse 'lightly' with 'gently', but this meaning refers to degree rather than manner of touch.
ہم معنی الفاظ
slightly (Almost identical in meaning, but 'slightly' is more common in describing differences or changes.)
متضاد الفاظ
heavily (Indicates a strong degree or large amount, opposite of small degree.)
لفظی تراکیب
lightly cooked
|lightly salted
|lightly dressed
موضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
to take [something] lightly
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lightly' here with physical lightness; in this sense it refers to attitude, not weight.
ہم معنی الفاظ
casually (Implies relaxed attitude, possibly without due seriousness.)
متضاد الفاظ
seriously (Shows importance and attention, opposite of lightly in this context.)
لفظی تراکیب
take lightly
|treat lightly
موضوعات
emotions
|attitudes
|communication
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- This matter should not be taken lightly.
- He spoke lightly about the risks involved.
- They treated the warning too lightly and ignored it.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
ہم معنی الفاظ
cheerfully (Stresses happiness and positivity.)
متضاد الفاظ
gloomily (Shows sadness and lack of optimism, opposite of cheerful manner.)
موضوعات
emotions
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- She laughed lightly at his joke.
- He walked lightly down the street, humming a tune.
- They chatted lightly over coffee.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- She laughed lightly.
- He walked lightly in the park.
- They spoke lightly together.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
lightly
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtli/
US/lˈaɪtli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
lightly (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (lightly)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: lightly
- Plural: lightlies
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
sleep lightly
1/slˈip lˈaɪtli/
fixed phrase
Sleep that is easily disturbed
To sleep in a way where you wake up easily.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.