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light

lʌɪt

Meanings

noun

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
E.g. the light of the sun
an expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.
E.g. a shrewd light entered his eyes
understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment.
E.g. she saw light dawn on the woman's face
an area of something that is brighter or paler than its surroundings.
E.g. sunshine will brighten the natural lights in your hair
a device used to produce a flame or spark.
E.g. he asked me for a light
a window or opening to let light in.
E.g. the bedroom has a wide bay with leaded lights
a person eminent in a particular sphere of activity.
E.g. volunteers have been the shining lights of the community
(in a crossword puzzle) a blank space to be filled by a letter.

verb

provide with light or lighting; illuminate.
E.g. the room was lit by a number of small lamps
make (something) start burning; ignite.
E.g. Allen gathered sticks and lit a fire

adjective

having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark.
E.g. the bedrooms are light and airy
(of a colour) pale.
E.g. her eyes were light blue

adjective

of little weight; not heavy.
E.g. they are very light and portable
not strongly or heavily built or made.
E.g. light, impractical clothes
relatively low in density, amount, or intensity.
E.g. passenger traffic was light
(of food or a meal) small in quantity and easy to digest.
E.g. a light supper
gentle or delicate.
E.g. she planted a light kiss on his cheek
(of entertainment) requiring little mental effort; not profound or serious.
E.g. pop is thought of as light entertainment
(of a woman) having many casual sexual encounters or relationships.

verb

come upon or discover by chance.
E.g. he lit on a possible solution
descend.
E.g. from the horse he lit down

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