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LYTL-ee/ˈlaɪtli/

Lightly means with little weight or force, or without treating something as serious: take something lightly; lightly injured. Light is the adjective. Slightly is about degree, not seriousness. JCQ: do not take the plagiarism warning lightly.

Meaning

With little weight or force; also without treating something as serious (take lightly).

Examples

• “Do not take the plagiarism warning lightly.”
• “Season the sample lightly, which is the small-amount sense in food tech.”

Good to know

take + noun + lightly. Injury news: lightly injured. Adjective: light. Mix-up: slightly (degree). Exams / food tech / sport reports.

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