press lightly

Frequency: 6.06.0 per million words

to push with a small amount of pressure

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Examples (10)

  • When drawing, press lightly to create faint lines.
  • The baker instructed to press the dough lightly with your fingertips.
  • She pressed the button lightly, hoping it wouldn't make a sound.
  • For best results, press the adhesive strip lightly before firming it.
  • He pressed his hand lightly on her shoulder to reassure her.
  • The artist advised to press the brush lightly for delicate strokes.
  • If you press too hard, the mechanism might break; press lightly.
  • She pressed her foot lightly on the accelerator, easing into traffic.
  • Please press lightly when writing on this fragile paper.
  • The doctor will press lightly on your abdomen during the examination.