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   light

   /lʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible: "the light of the sun" Similar illuminationbrightnessluminescenceluminosityshininggleaminggleambrillianceradiancelustreglowingglowblazeglaredazzleincandescencephosphorescencesunlightmoonlightstarlightlamplightfirelightelectric lightgaslightray of lightshaft of lightbeam of lightrare:effulgencerefulgencelambencyfulgurationdaylightlight of daynatural lightsunlightdaylight hoursdaytimedayhours of sunlightOpposite darknessdarknessnight-time
   • ▪ a source of illumination, especially an electric lamp: "a light came on in his room" Similar lampflashlightheadlightheadlampsidelightwall lightstreet lightfloodlightlanterncandletaperbeacontorchstandard lamp
   • ▪ decorative illuminations: "Christmas lights"
   • ▪ a traffic light: "turn right at the lights"
   • ▪ the amount or quality of light in a place: "the plant requires good light"
   • ▪ the light falling on the windows of a house.
   • 2. an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood: "a shrewd light entered his eyes"
   • ▪ a person's opinions, standards, and abilities: "leaving the police to do the job according to their lights" Similar talentskillabilityintelligencemental powersintellectknowledgeunderstanding
   • 3. understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment: "she saw light dawn on the woman's face" Similar aspectangleslantapproachinterpretationviewpointstandpointcontextpoint of viewvantage pointappearanceguisehuecomplexionunderstandingenlightenmentilluminationcomprehensioninsightawarenessknowledgeelucidationexplanationclarificationedificationOpposite ignorance
   • ▪ spiritual illumination by divine truth.
   • 4. an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings: "sunshine will brighten the natural lights in your hair"
   • 5. a device used to produce a flame or spark: "he asked me for a light" Similar match(cigarette) lighterflamesparksource of fire
   • 6. a window or opening to let light in: "the bedroom has a wide bay with leaded lights"
   • ▪ a perpendicular division of a mullioned window.
   • ▪ a pane of glass forming the roof or side of a greenhouse or the top of a cold frame.
   • 7. a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity: "volunteers have been the shining lights of the community" Similar expertauthoritymasterleaderguruleading lightguiding lightluminarycelebritydignitarypublic figureworthyVIPbig namestarinformal:bigwigbig gunbig shotbig noiseceleb
   • 8. (in a crossword puzzle) a blank space to be filled by a letter. British

   verb

   • 1. provide with light or lighting; illuminate: "the room was lit by a number of small lamps"
   • ▪ switch on (an electric light): "only one of the table lamps was lit"
   • ▪ provide a light for (someone) so that they can see where they are going: "I'll light you down to the gate"
   • 2. make (something) start burning; ignite: "Allen gathered sticks and lit a fire"
   • ▪ begin to burn; be ignited: "the gas wouldn't light properly"

   adjective

   • 1. having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark: "the bedrooms are light and airy" Similar brightfull of lightwell litwell lightedwell illuminatedsunnysunshinyundimmedbrilliantOpposite darkgloomy
   • 2. (of a colour) pale: "her eyes were light blue" Similar light-colouredlight-tonedpalepale-colouredpastelpastel-colouredwhitishfadedfaintweakbleachedfairlight-colouredblondegoldenflaxenyellowOpposite darkdarkbrunette

   Word Origin Old Englishlēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. lightish adjective
   • 2. lightless adjective

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2. brainly.in › question › 49592170Define – Light year. class 8 - Brainly.in

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   Jan 17, 2022 · A light-year is defined as the measurement of length or the distance light travels in a vacuum in a year. One light-year is close to 6 trillion miles. Reflected sunlight travelling from the moon's surface takes 4.04 × 10-8 light-years to reach the earth.

3. brainly.in › question › 2635683Define light year ,parsec and astronomical unit - Brainly.in

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   Feb 17, 2018 · LY-- Light year is the distance traveled by light in vaccum in one year. 1ly=9.46×10 to the power 15 mtr. Parsec=parsec is the distance from where the semi major axis of the earth subtends an angle of 1 second. 1 parsec=3.08×10 to the power 16. Astronomical unit=1 astronomical unit is equal to the mean distance between earth and sun.

4. brainly.in › question › 3786782define light............? - Brainly.in

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   May 22, 2018 · Define light ... Light is an energy which gives us the sensation of seeing ...

5. brainly.in › question › 8890758Define light . discuss its important? - Brainly

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   Mar 19, 2019 · Define light . discuss its important? Get the answers you need, now! kayal557 kayal557 19.03.2019

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Light can be defined as a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is composed of particles called photons, which travel in waves and spread its energy in all directions. Light is characterized by its wavelength and frequency, which determine its color and energy level.

7. brainly.in › question › 58340890Define Light Don't Spam Bye - Brainly.in

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   Oct 9, 2023 · Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that allows the human eye to see or makes objects visible. It is also defined as visible radiation to the human eye. Photons, which are tiny packets of energy, are found in light. Light always moves in a straight line.

8. brainly.in › question › 26331311Define light energy and then explain it clearly - Brainly.in

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   Oct 20, 2020 · Light energy is a kind of kinetic energy with the ability to make types of light visible to human eyes. Light is defined as a form of electromagnetic radiation emitted by hot objects like lasers, bulbs, and the sun. ... The energy is released in the form of a photon and more photons come out as the substance gets hotter.

9. brainly.in › question › 60974933define light please and will mark you brainlist - Brainly.in

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   Aug 14, 2024 · Light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that allows the human eye to see or makes objects visible. It is also defined as visible radiation to the human eye. Photons, which are tiny packets of energy, are found in light. Light always moves in a straight line. Hie! what's your name?

10. brainly.in › question › 59444797define light and describe its sourceswhy we see colours ... -...

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    Jan 20, 2024 · For example, a lemon reflects mainly yellow light, and a strawberry reflects mainly red light. Light absorption is the process by which light is absorbed by matter and converted into energy. Light reflection is a phenomenon that occurs when a light beam hits a smooth, bright, or polished object and bounces back to the eye.

11. brainly.in › question › 22259810a)Define light year ?b) Define astronomical unit? - Brainly.in

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    Sep 6, 2020 · A unit of measurement equal to 149.6 million kilometres, the mean distance from the centre of the earth to the centre of the sun. hope it helps u. Answer: a) light year is a unit of a distance . it is the distance that light can travel in 1 year. b) astronomical unit can be defined as mean distance between earth and sun.