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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

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lightLight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIGHT is something that makes vision possible. How to use light in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Light.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen: a bright light. fluorescent / ultraviolet light. a beam / ray of light. Light was streaming in through the open door. It's a north-facing room so it doesn't get much light (= brightness from the sun).

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lightLIGHT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Light definition: something that makes things visible or affords illumination. See examples of LIGHT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › lightlight | meaning of light in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   light meaning, definition, what is light: the energy from the Sun, a flame, a lamp...: Learn more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lightLight Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LIGHT meaning: 1 : the form of energy that makes it possible to see things the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. sometimes used figuratively; 2 : a source of light (such as an electric lamp)

8. www.britannica.com › science › lightLight | Definition, Properties, Physics, Characteristics, Types...

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   Jun 11, 2024 · light, electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye. Electromagnetic radiation occurs over an extremely wide range of wavelengths, from gamma rays with wavelengths less than about 1 × 10 −11 metre to radio waves measured in metres.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lightLight - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Light is a source of illumination, whether a natural one (like the sun) or an artificial one (like your lamp). Like light itself, the word can take a lot of different forms — it can be a noun, an adjective, or a verb, and it can mean "bright" or "not heavy". No matter how you define it, though, the word comes from the Old English word leoht.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIGHT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    LIGHT definition: 1. the brightness that shines from the sun, from fire, or from electrical equipment, allowing you…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlight noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of light noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.