soft vs softness

softness vs soft

soft is not a noun while softness is a noun.

soft is an adjective but softness is not an adjective.

soft is an adverb but softness is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
soft	No	Yes	No	Yes
softness	Yes	No	No	No

soft (noun)	softness (noun)
	the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
	a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
	a disposition to be lenient in judging others
	acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
	the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
	the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
	a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
	a state of declining economic condition
	poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)
	the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

soft (adjective)	softness (adjective)
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
yielding readily to pressure or weight
compassionate and kind; conciliatory
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
(of sound) relatively low in volume
(of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
(used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
mild and pleasant
willing to negotiate and compromise
not brilliant or glaring
not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
(of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
having little impact
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
tolerant or lenient
using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
easily hurt
out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance

soft (adverb)	softness (adverb)
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship

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