Brush and Lightly

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Brush verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Lightly and brush are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lightly" instead a verb "Brush".

Nearby Words: brushed, brushing, brushy

Lightly adverb - Without difficulty.

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Brush and lightly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brush" instead a verb "Lightly".

Nearby Words: light, lighten, lightweight, lightness, lighter

Those that don't try to kill you directly by spitting venom at you at least explode violently if you so much as brush lightly against them.

Source: Video Game / The Force Unleashed
He pulled her to him, feeling her warm, tear-stained cheek lightly brush against his, as she laid her head on his shoulders and quietly sobbed.

Source: Fan Fic / Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genocide

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