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1. with indifference or without dejection
e.g. he took it lightly
2. indulging with temperance
e.g. we eat lightly in the morning
3. to a slight degree
e.g. her speech is only lightly accented
4. with little weight or force
e.g. she kissed him lightly on the forehead
5. with few burdens
e.g. experienced travellers travel light
Synonym: light
6. in a small quantity or extent
e.g. spread the margarine thinly over the meat
apply paint lightly
Synonym: thinly
7. without good reason
e.g. one cannot say such things lightly