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    lightly

    US /ˈlaɪtli/

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    UK /ˈlaɪtli/

    A2
    adv.AdverbIn a gentle manner; with little weight or force
    Touch the cat lightly and he will purr.
    adv.AdverbWith only a small amount of something
    The food was lightly salted
    adv.AdverbWithout worry or serious consideration
    Health is an issue not to take lightly in order to live long

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    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • Some of the fun people involved in SciShow get together for a lightly competitive knowledge showcase.

      Some of the fun people involved in SciShow get together for a lightly competitive knowledge showcase.

    • together for a lightly competitive knowledge showcase.

      together for a lightly competitive knowledge showcase.

    B2

    Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations

    09:43Everything We Know So Far About The Diddy Allegations
    • The network's founder, Dr. Steve Perry, said that he did not take this decision lightly and it was in the, quote, "best interest of our organization's health and future."

      The network's founder, Dr. Steve Perry, said that he did not take this decision lightly and it was in the, quote, "best interest of our organization's health and future."

    • Dr. Steve Perry, said that he did not take  this decision lightly and it was in the,  

      Dr. Steve Perry, said that he did not take  this decision lightly and it was in the,  

    B2

    The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?

    11:29The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?
    • We can use the word 'drizzle' when it is raining lightly, just a little bit.

      We can use the word 'drizzle' when it is raining lightly, just a little bit.

    B1

    Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped

    04:59Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
    • This bomb may go off as soon as it's even lightly touched.

      This bomb may go off as soon as it's even lightly touched.

    C1

    Everything NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh Eats in a Day | Food Diaries: Bite Size | Harper’s BAZAAR

    06:00Everything NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh Eats in a Day | Food Diaries: Bite Size | Harper’s BAZAAR
    • I love to cook them in any kind of way, whether that's flash cooking them in the grill, take a nice protein, those nice fresh herbs, put her right in the skillet and just sauté it, just lightly. Man, there's nothing like it.

      I love to cook them in any kind of way, whether that's flash cooking them in the grill, take a nice protein, those nice fresh herbs, put her right in the skillet and just sauté it, just lightly. Man, there's nothing like it.

    • I love to cook them any kind of way, whether that's flash cooking them in the grill, take a nice protein, those nice fresh herbs, put it right in a skillet and just sauté it just lightly.

      I love to cook them any kind of way, whether that's flash cooking them in the grill, take a nice protein, those nice fresh herbs, put it right in a skillet and just sauté it just lightly.

    B1

    Talk About Food and Cooking in English - Spoken English Lesson

    13:57Talk About Food and Cooking in English - Spoken English Lesson
    • so. It should be lightly brown on top.

      so. It should be lightly brown on top.

    • It should be lightly brown on top.

      It should be lightly brown on top.

    B1

    Gordon Ramsay Makes Asian Inspired Street Food Noodles

    09:20Gordon Ramsay Makes Asian Inspired Street Food Noodles
    • Just coat those noodles so they're lightly glazed, but you don't want it soggy.

      Just coat those noodles so they're lightly glazed, but you don't want it soggy.

    • Just coat those noodles so they're lightly glazed, but you don't want it soggy.

      Just coat those noodles so they're lightly glazed, but you don't want it soggy.

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • "Rise and walk with me." It would have been in vain for Scrooge to plead that the weather and the hour were not adapted to pedestrian purposes, that bed was warm and the thermometer a long way below freezing, that he was clad but lightly in his slippers, dressing gown,

      "Rise and walk with me." It would have been in vain for Scrooge to plead that the weather and the hour were not adapted to pedestrian purposes, that bed was warm and the thermometer a long way below freezing, that he was clad but lightly in his slippers, dressing gown,

    • that he was clad but lightly in his slippers,  dressing-gown, and nightcap; and that he had  

      that he was clad but lightly in his slippers,  dressing-gown, and nightcap; and that he had  

    B2

    How to Immerse: Listening

    13:50How to Immerse: Listening
    • But it's extremely crucial to not get lazy and to not think lightly of the partially active listening, because although you don't get quite as much of a bang for your to do the kind of listening throughout the day that it really starts to add up.

      But it's extremely crucial to not get lazy and to not think lightly of the partially active listening, because although you don't get quite as much of a bang for your to do the kind of listening throughout the day that it really starts to add up.

    • But it's extremely crucial to not get lazy and to not think lightly of the partially active listening because although you don't get quite as much of a bang for your buck, there's just so many opportunities to do the kind of listening throughout the day that it really starts to add up, you know?

      But it's extremely crucial to not get lazy and to not think lightly of the partially active listening because although you don't get quite as much of a bang for your buck, there's just so many opportunities to do the kind of listening throughout the day that it really starts to add up, you know?

    A2

    Gordon Ramsay Finds the Lamb Sauce...In a Sandwich??

    08:49Gordon Ramsay Finds the Lamb Sauce...In a Sandwich??
    • From there, just lightly salt, pepper.

      From there, just lightly salt, pepper.

    • From there, just lightly salt, pepper,

      From there, just lightly salt, pepper,

    B1