Adverb
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to a slight degree
"her speech is only lightly accented"
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in a small quantity or extent
"spread the margarine thinly over the meat"
"apply paint lightly"
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with indifference or without dejection
"he took it lightly"
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indulging with temperance
"we eat lightly in the morning"
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with little weight or force
"she kissed him lightly on the forehead"
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with few burdens
"experienced travellers travel light"
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without good reason
"one cannot say such things lightly"