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English adverb: lightly

1. lightly without good reason


SamplesOne cannot say such things lightly.

2. lightly with few burdens


SamplesExperienced travellers travel light.


Synonymslight

3. lightly with little weight or force


SamplesShe kissed him lightly on the forehead.


Synonymsgently, softly

4. lightly indulging with temperance


SamplesWe eat lightly in the morning.


Antonymsintemperately, hard, heavily

5. lightly with indifference or without dejection


SamplesHe took it lightly.

6. lightly in a small quantity or extent


SamplesSpread the margarine thinly over the meat.
Apply paint lightly.


Synonymsthinly


Antonymsthickly

7. lightly to a slight degree


SamplesHer speech is only lightly accented.









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