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Silently vs Softly - What's the difference?

silently | softly | Related terms |

As adverbs the difference between silently and softly

is that silently is in a silent manner; making no noise while softly is in a soft manner; gently.

silently

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a silent manner; making no noise.

    • Related terms

    * silent * silence

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    softly

    English

    Adverb

    (en-adv)
  • In a soft manner; gently.
  • Not loudly; nearly inaudible.

    • Related terms

    * softly softly