soft

[US]/sɒft/
[UK]/sɔft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. gentle, pliable, tender
adv. gently, softly
n. pliability, soft part

Phrases & Collocations

soft blanket

soft touch

soft fabric

soft music

soft voice

soft pillow

soft tissue

soft soil

soft rock

soft ground

soft clay

soft landing

soft drink

soft power

soft ware

soft start

soft water

soft capsule

soft texture

soft coal

soft science

soft light

soft palate

soft spot

soft rubber

Example Sentences

soft evidence; the soft sciences.

a soft Scottish burr.

the soft glow of the lamps.

they spoke in soft whispers.

as soft as rain -water

a cloth of soft fabric

a noncaloric soft drink.

Fur is soft to the touch.

Real-world Examples

I like you, but you're soft. - I'm not soft.

Source: Our Day Season 2

Harry ducked. Something soft hit his face.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

It's a much softer, softer issues, development issues.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2018 Collection

It’s a much softer, softer issues, development issues.

Source: VOA Video Highlights

It has a warm coat of soft, soft wool.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 1

The bass line is a little-- a little softer.

Source: Modern Family - Season 04

Right, and that's till the peel's soft?

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

You're being soft. - I'm not being soft.

Source: Ozark.

Oh, soft cheeses, I can breathe again.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

So it actually is very soft and very tactile.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

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