Gently - translation, pronunciation and examples
gently
in soft manner
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When to use gently
поливать аккуратно
касаться аккуратно
обращаться аккуратно
нажимать аккуратно
тянуть аккуратно
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To do something with mild force or care, without harshness; used for delicate handling (watering, transplanting).
Emphasizes attention and caution; implies care to avoid mistakes or harm rather than specifically light force.
Implies sensitivity and care for fragility; close to 'gently' when handling delicate items like seedlings or flowers.
Means 'with a soft touch' or 'quietly'; highlights softness of action or sound, often interchangeable with gently in physical contexts.
Conveys a gentle, caring touch often with emotional warmth; similar to gently but more affectionate.
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What's the difference between gently / carefully / delicately / softly / tenderly / lightly
To do something with mild force or care, without harshness; used for delicate handling (watering, transplanting).
Gently water the seedlings so you don't wash away the soil.
Аккуратно полейте рассаду, чтобы не смыть почву.
Emphasizes attention and caution; implies care to avoid mistakes or harm rather than specifically light force.
Carefully remove the dead leaves to avoid damaging new shoots.
Осторожно удалите сухие листья, чтобы не повредить новые побеги.
Implies sensitivity and care for fragility; close to 'gently' when handling delicate items like seedlings or flowers.
Handle the orchid delicately to avoid bruising the petals.
Обращайтесь с орхидеей деликатно, чтобы не повредить лепестки.
Means 'with a soft touch' or 'quietly'; highlights softness of action or sound, often interchangeable with gently in physical contexts.
Softly pat the soil around the new cutting to settle it in.
Мягко уплотните почву вокруг нового черенка, чтобы он прижился.
Conveys a gentle, caring touch often with emotional warmth; similar to gently but more affectionate.
She tended the saplings tenderly each morning.
Она ухаживала за саженцами нежно каждое утро.
Means 'with little force' or 'slightly'; focuses on low intensity rather than careful attention.
Lightly sprinkle water over the moss — it only needs a little moisture.
Легко опрысните мох — ему нужно совсем немного влаги.
Focuses on tidiness or order (neat appearance) rather than gentle manner of doing something.
Arrange the seedlings neatly in the tray so they have space to grow.
Аккуратно (опрятно) расположите рассаду в лотке, чтобы у них было место для роста.
Emphasizes caution and risk-avoidance; action may be careful but the focus is on safety rather than gentleness.
Cautiously remove the hive of wasps before tending that area.
Осмотрительно уберите улей ос/шершней, прежде чем обрабатывать эту часть сада.
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How to pronounce gently and what this word means
gently translation: аккуратно. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce gently
/ˈdʒentli/
gently translation
аккуратно
gently examples
Gently loosen the soil around the roots before planting.
gently transcription
/ˈdʒentli/, /ˈdʒɛntli/
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gently meaning: what does it mean?
in soft manner
gently pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
gently is pronounced as /ˈdʒentli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
gently definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Gently loosen the soil around the roots before planting. Translation: Аккуратно разрыхли почву вокруг корней перед посадкой.
Is gently part of Garden and Plants vocabulary?
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Is gently part of Home and Household vocabulary?
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