soft
soft
pleasant to touch
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soft with Russian translation
soft usage examples
У котёнка мягкая шерсть, она тёплая на ощупь.
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm.
Он купил мягкие тапочки на зиму.
He bought soft slippers for the winter.
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soft belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
soft synonyms
What's the difference between soft / tender / gentle / mild / fluffy / velvety
General word for a texture that yields easily to pressure or a gentle quality (touch, sound, light).
The pillow is soft and comfortable.
Подушка мягкая и удобная.
Emphasizes delicacy or sensitivity (emotionally or physically); for food means easily chewed.
Her voice was tender when she spoke to the child.
Её голос был нежным, когда она говорила с ребёнком.
Be gentle with the seedlings when you transplant them.
Обращайся с саженцами бережно при пересадке.
The sauce is mild, not spicy.
Соус мягкий, не острый.
Refers to light, airy softness made of small fibers or air (pillows, clouds, cakes).
The towel was fluffy and absorbent.
Полотенце было пушистым и впитывающим.
Specifically evokes the texture or feel of velvet — smooth, dense and luxurious.
The cake had a velvety chocolate frosting.
Торт был с бархатистой шоколадной глазурью.
Her hair looked silky after the treatment.
Её волосы выглядели шелковистыми после процедуры.
Suggests rich, thick softness often associated with plush fabric or luxurious items.
They sat on a plush sofa in the lounge.
Они сели на плюшевый диван в зале.
Informal: yields easily under pressure and often makes a soft, wet-sounding give.
The mud was squishy under our boots.
Грязь хлюпала под нашими ботинками.
Emphasizes pliability and flexibility as well as smoothness of movement.
The dancer's movements were supple and controlled.
Движения танцора были гибкими и контролируемыми.
Focuses on being easily bent, shaped or influenced; less about cushioned softness.
The plastic became pliable when heated.
Пластик стал податливым при нагревании.
Focuses on an even, even surface without bumps; can describe texture, movement, or transitions.
The table has a smooth surface.
У стола гладкая поверхность.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce soft and what this word means
soft translation: мягкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce soft
/sɒft/
soft translation
мягкий
soft examples
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm.
soft transcription
/sɒft/, /sɔft/
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Questions about this word
soft meaning: what does it mean?
pleasant to touch
soft pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
soft is pronounced as /sɒft/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
soft definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The kitten has soft fur that feels warm. Translation: У котёнка мягкая шерсть, она тёплая на ощупь.
Is soft part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, soft (мягкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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