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What does lightly mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word lightly? Here's what it means.

Adverb
  1. In a light manner.
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Put the rag balls into the burrow as far as you can and cover the hole lightly with dirt or wadded newspaper.
The quills are so lightly fixed to the porcupine's body that they are easily detached and left embedded in the attacker.
Angle the blade against the stone then push the blade lightly along as if you were trying to slice off a paper-thin wafer of stone.
True, his recent lucubration is ludicrous enough, but it will not do to speak lightly of his ability.
Bake the quiches for 30-35 minutes, until the filling has puffed and the tops are lightly golden.
On a daily basis, he wears his lightly graying hair in braids, but for ceremonies he takes great care preparing his hair and traditional costume.

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