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English to English adverb
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without good reason |  | Example: one cannot say such things lightly
source: wordnet30
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with few burdens | | Example: experienced travellers travel light
source: wordnet30
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with little weight or force | | Example: she kissed him lightly on the forehead
source: wordnet30
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indulging with temperance | | Example: we eat lightly in the morning
source: wordnet30
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with indifference or without dejection | | Example: he took it lightly
source: wordnet30
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in a small quantity or extent | | Example: spread the margarine thinly over the meat
apply paint lightly
source: wordnet30
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to a slight degree | | Example: her speech is only lightly accented
source: wordnet30
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With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly. | | source: webster1913
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