soft
gb/sˈɔft/ us/sˈɔft/
A1
انگریزی
~ 1500
معانی
0 معانی
adjective
A1
property
1
Smooth to the touch
Not hard or rough; easy and nice to touch.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is soft
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'soft' with 'smooth'. 'Smooth' means no roughness, while 'soft' means easy to press or bend.
ہم معنی الفاظ
smooth (Emphasizes the absence of roughness, not necessarily yielding.)
متضاد الفاظ
hard (Firm and solid, opposite of yielding or gentle to the touch.)
لفظی تراکیب
soft pillow
|soft fabric
|soft skin
|soft blanket
موضوعات
daily life
|senses
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The baby's skin felt incredibly soft.
- This blanket is so soft and warm.
- I prefer soft towels after a shower.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is soft
عام غلطی:
Learners may use 'quiet' when they mean 'soft' to suggest gentleness of tone.
ہم معنی الفاظ
quiet (General term for low volume, without implying gentleness.)
متضاد الفاظ
loud (High in volume, opposite of quiet or gentle in sound.)
لفظی تراکیب
soft voice
|soft music
|soft whisper
موضوعات
music
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[someone] is soft (with [someone/something])
عام غلطی:
Some learners misunderstand 'soft' here as lacking strength rather than being kind.
ہم معنی الفاظ
gentle (Emphasizes mildness and care in behavior.)
متضاد الفاظ
harsh (Severe or unkind in manner, opposite of gentle.)
لفظی تراکیب
soft heart
|soft approach
|soft touch
موضوعات
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is soft (color/light)
ہم معنی الفاظ
muted (Specifically refers to subdued colors, not necessarily light.)
متضاد الفاظ
bright (Strong and intense in light or color.)
لفظی تراکیب
soft light
|soft colors
|soft glow
موضوعات
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- The room was lit by soft candlelight.
- She wore a dress in soft pastel shades.
- Morning brought a soft glow over the hills.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- 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.
استعمال کا انداز:
[something] is soft (material)
ہم معنی الفاظ
pliable (Emphasizes flexibility and ease of shaping.)
متضاد الفاظ
rigid (Stiff and not easily bent.)
لفظی تراکیب
soft clay
|soft bread
|soft soil
موضوعات
materials
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- The bread is soft.
- The ground is soft after rain.
- This clay is soft.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
soft
IPA
GB/sˈɔft/
US/sˈɔft/
ہجا بندی اور زور
soft (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (soft)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Adjective
- Base: soft
- Comparative: softer
- Superlative: softest
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.
مثالیں
- 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.