light

A1
Pronunciation
/lʌɪt/
/laɪt/
[ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]
Noun
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

Example Sentences
  • As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
2 Definition

A source of illumination.

Example Sentences
  • Put that light out!
3 Definition

Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

Example Sentences
  • Can you throw any light on this problem?
4 Definition

(in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

5 Definition

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

Example Sentences
  • Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
6 Definition

The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

7 Definition

A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

Example Sentences
  • I'm really seeing you in a different light today.
8 Definition

A flame or something used to create fire.

Example Sentences
  • Hey, buddy, you got a light?
9 Definition

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

Example Sentences
  • a Bengal light
10 Definition

A window, or space for a window in architecture.

Example Sentences
  • This facade has eight south-facing lights.
11 Definition

The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

Example Sentences
  • The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.
12 Definition

A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

13 Definition

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

14 Definition

The power of perception by vision.

15 Definition

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

16 Definition

A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.

Example Sentences
  • To get to our house, turn right at the third light.
17 Definition

A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

18 Definition

See lights.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To start (a fire).

Synonyms
set
Antonyms
extinguish put out quench
Example Sentences
  • We lit the fire to get some heat.
2 Definition

To set fire to; to set burning.

Synonyms
conflagrate ignite kindle
Antonyms
extinguish put out quench
Example Sentences
  • She lit her last match.
3 Definition

To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.

Synonyms
illuminate light up
Example Sentences
  • I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night.
4 Definition

To become ignited; to take fire.

Synonyms
catch fire conflagrate ignite
Example Sentences
  • This soggy match will not light.
5 Definition

To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

6 Definition

To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.

Example Sentences
  • Light the extra ball by amassing 500 million points in the wizard mode.
7 Definition

To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

8 Definition

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

9 Definition

To find by chance.

Example Sentences
  • I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's.
10 Definition

To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice

11 Definition

To alight; to land or come down.

Example Sentences
  • She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet.
Adjective
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

Example Sentences
  • The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.
2 Definition

Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.

Example Sentences
  • She had light skin.
3 Definition

(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.

Example Sentences
  • I like my coffee light.
4 Definition

Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.

Example Sentences
  • a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons
5 Definition

Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.

Example Sentences
  • feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water
6 Definition

Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard or proper amount; clipped or diminished.

Example Sentences
  • to issue light coin
7 Definition

Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.

8 Definition

Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.

Example Sentences
  • a light bread ; sponge cake is a light cake
9 Definition

Gentle; having little force or momentum.

Example Sentences
  • This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.
10 Definition

Easy to endure or perform.

Example Sentences
  • light duties around the house
11 Definition

Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

Example Sentences
  • This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it.
12 Definition

Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.

Example Sentences
  • I made some light comment, and we moved on.
13 Definition

Unchaste, wanton.

14 Definition

Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

15 Definition

Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.

Example Sentences
  • a light, vain person; a light mind
16 Definition

Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.

Example Sentences
  • Ogden Nash was a writer of light verse.
17 Definition

Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

18 Definition

Easily interrupted by stimulation.

Example Sentences
  • light sleep; light anesthesia
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Carrying little.

Example Sentences
  • I prefer to travel light.