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Gently ˈdʒentli Adverb Bre Held Baby Miss Asked

Word gently
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈdʒentli / NAmE / ˈdʒentli /
Example
  • she held the baby gently.
  • ‘you miss them, don't you?’ he asked gently.
  • simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes.
  • massage the area gently but firmly.
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gently

(adverb)BrE / ˈdʒentli / NAmE / ˈdʒentli /
  1. in a gentle way
    • She held the baby gently.
    • ‘You miss them, don't you?’ he asked gently.
    • Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes.
    • Massage the area gently but firmly.
    • leaves moving gently in the breeze
    • The path ran gently down to the sea.
  2. used to tell somebody to be careful
    • Gently! You'll hurt the poor thing!
    • Don't go too fast—gently does it!
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