soft
Pronunciation:
/sɑft//sɒft//sɔft/noun
Definitions
A soft or foolish person; an idiot.
Ellipsis of soft tyre (A tyre whose compound is softer than mediums, and harder than supersofts.)
A soft sound or part of a sound.
adjective
Definitions
Easily giving way under pressure.
Example: My head sank easily into the soft pillow.
(of cloth or similar material) Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
Example: Polish the silver with a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
(of a sound) Quiet.
Example: I could hear the soft rustle of the leaves in the trees.
Gentle.
Example: There was a soft breeze blowing.
adverb
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Softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.
interjection
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Be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.