Collocations for "gently"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "gently" in context.
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gently
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv
- put [it] down gently
- gently laid him in his [crib, bed]
- gently took her hand
- gently kissed his [lips, cheek, forehead]
- gently touched his [arm, shoulder]
- touched her [arm] gently
- gently [pet, stroke, touch]
- [lifted it, put it down] gently to [make sure, avoid, prevent]
- please [handle, hold] it gently
- UK: gently does it!
- tell him gently about
- [talk, speak] to him gently
- gently [cleanses, cleans]
- gently used [clothing, cars]
- is in gently used condition
- is only gently worn
- gently sloping [uphill, downhill]
- gently rolling [hills, terrain, landscape]
- gently [weeping, crying]
- the wind blew gently [over, against]
- as gently as possible
- go gently on [them, the rations]
'gently' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):