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Softly vs Soften - What's the difference?

softly | soften |

As an adverb softly

is in a soft manner; gently.

As a verb soften is

to make something soft or softer.

softly

English

Adverb

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

    English

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make something soft or softer.
  • Soften the butter before beating in the sugar.
  • To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up ).
  • Before the invasion, we softened up the enemy with the artillery.
  • To make less harsh
  • Having second thoughts, I softened my criticism.
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  • To become soft or softer
  • The butter softened as it warmed up.