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  1. 1. adv. With little weight; with little force; as, to tread lightly; to press lightly. Source: opted
  2. 2. adv. Swiftly; nimbly; with agility. Source: opted
  3. 3. adv. Without deep impression. Source: opted
  4. 4. adv. In a small degree; slightly; not severely. Source: opted
  5. 5. adv. With little effort or difficulty; easily; readily. Source: opted
  6. 6. adv. Without reason, or for reasons of little weight. Source: opted
  7. 7. adv. Commonly; usually. Source: opted
  8. 8. adv. Without dejection; cheerfully. Source: opted
  9. 9. adv. Without heed or care; with levity; gayly; airily. Source: opted
  10. 10. adv. Not chastely; wantonly. Source: opted
  11. 11. adv. without good reason Source: wordnet
  12. 12. adv. with few burdens Source: wordnet

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