A1 adjective Neutro #3,303 mais comum

soft

/sɒft/

Describes something that is easy to press, fold, or shape and is not hard or firm. It can also describe sounds that are quiet or light that is gentle and not too bright.

Exemplos

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This pillow is very soft and helps me sleep well.

This cushion is very comfortable and not hard, helping me rest.

2

The manager took a soft approach when giving feedback to the new intern.

The supervisor used a gentle and kind method to provide advice to the beginner.

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I love your soft sweater; where did you buy it?

I like your fluffy and smooth clothing; which shop is it from?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
softness
Verb
soften
Advérbio
softly
Adjetivo
soft
Relacionado
softener
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Soft Sofa'—both words start with 'S' and sofas are designed to be soft.

Quiz rápido

The cat's fur is very ____ and nice to touch.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: soft

Exemplos

1

This pillow is very soft and helps me sleep well.

everyday

This cushion is very comfortable and not hard, helping me rest.

2

The manager took a soft approach when giving feedback to the new intern.

formal

The supervisor used a gentle and kind method to provide advice to the beginner.

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I love your soft sweater; where did you buy it?

informal

I like your fluffy and smooth clothing; which shop is it from?

4

The study analyzed the soft tissues of the specimen.

academic

The research looked at the flexible parts of the biological sample.

5

We need to use soft colors for the website's background to make it professional.

business

We should use gentle and pale colors for the site to ensure a professional look.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
softness
Verb
soften
Advérbio
softly
Adjetivo
soft
Relacionado
softener

Colocações comuns

soft voice a quiet and gentle way of speaking
soft drink a cold, non-alcoholic beverage with bubbles
soft music relaxing and quiet songs
soft light illumination that is not too bright or harsh
soft pillow a comfortable head support for sleeping

Frases Comuns

soft spot for

to have a special liking or affection for someone or something

soft touch

a person who is easily convinced to give money or help

soft landing

a situation where a difficult process ends without a major problem

Frequentemente confundido com

soft vs smooth

'Soft' refers to how easily something yields to pressure, while 'smooth' refers to a surface without bumps.

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Notas de uso

Use 'soft' to describe physical objects that are pleasant to touch, like blankets or fur. It can also describe non-physical things like a person's heart or a gentle sound.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'soft' to mean 'weak' in a negative sense, but 'soft' is usually positive or neutral unless referring to a lack of discipline.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Soft Sofa'—both words start with 'S' and sofas are designed to be soft.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English 'sōfte', which meant 'gentle, mild, or easy'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns (e.g., soft bed). Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs (e.g., The fur feels soft). Degrees of comparison: soft, softer, the softest.
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Contexto cultural

In modern English-speaking workplaces, 'soft skills' refers to interpersonal abilities like communication and empathy.

Quiz rápido

The cat's fur is very ____ and nice to touch.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: soft

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miniature

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tall

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low

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Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.

wide

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Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.

thick

A1

Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.

thin

A1

Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.

deep

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perfect

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terrible

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Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.

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