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

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   Light, visible light, or visible radiation is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light spans the visible spectrum and is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), corresponding to frequencies of 750–420 terahertz.

9. 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.