alight


Definition: Meaning of, alight in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈlʌɪt /

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[not before noun]
  1. burning
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  2. literary someone whose face or eyes are alight looks excited, happy, etc
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  3. literary bright with light or colour
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
alight alighted alighted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
alighting alights
[intransitive] [formal]
  1. if a bird or insect alights on something, it stops flying and stands on it [=  land]
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  2. to step out of a vehicle after a journey
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alight used in phrasal verbs

  • alight on (phrasal verb)
    1. alight on something to suddenly notice or think of something
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