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

Pronunciation: / lʌɪt /

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light lights
  1. natural/artificial light [uncountable] the energy from the sun, a flame, a lamp etc that allows you to see things
    1. I have never been a window person but ever since we moved to the basement apartment I crave the light.
    2. The source of this green light source is unknown.
    SYNONYM
    Bright, sunny, well lit, luminous
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  2. natural/artificial light [countable] a particular type of light, with its own particular colour, level of brightness etc
    1. The light in this room is brighter than the other rooms.
    2. I want a shade lighter than this shade.
    SYNONYM
    Brightness, illumination, intensity
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  3. lamp/electric light etc [countable] an electric light
    1. The light has stopped because it the bulb is worn out.
    2. The light went out because of load-shedding.
    3. The new government has promised light and water for everyone.
    SYNONYM
    Electricity
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  4. lamp/electric light etc [countable] something such as a lamp that you can carry to give you light
    1. He was carrying an electrical light to light his way.
    2. I will bring the torch you can take the light with you.
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    Lamp, spot light, floor lamp
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  5. traffic control [countable usually plural] one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic [=  traffic lights]
    1. They asked me to make a U turn from traffic light so I did.
    2. The police gave him a ticket because he broke the traffic light.
    SYNONYM
    Traffic signal
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  6. on a vehicle [countable usually plural] one of the lights on a car, bicycle etc that help you to see at night
    1. My car stopped with a jerk as I pulled over and crashed into the sidewalk and the front light got broke.
    2. She is acting like a deer caught in a car light on a highway.
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  7. first light literary the first light that appears in the morning sky
    1. We have to trek faster if we want to catch the first light.
    2. The people of this village start work even before the first light breaks.
    SYNONYM
    Dawn
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  8. be/stand in somebody's light to prevent someone from getting all the light they need to see or do something
    1. He stood right on top of my head so I asked him politely not to block the light.
    2. Can you please not draw the curtains as they are blocking the light and I need to study.
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  9. for a cigarette a light a match or something else to light a cigarette
    1. He screamed from the other side of the road “ hey Mister do you have a light” with cigarette popping out of his mouth, clearly he is taking drugs.
    2. They told me to get the light for the cigars from the kitchen.
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  10. in somebody's eyes [singular] literary an expression in someone's eyes that shows an emotion or intention [=  gleam]
    1. He looked in my eyes and said, “so tell me am I the light in your eyes.”
    2. The child saw the plane and his eyes lit up.
    3. Have you seen the way his eyes light up when she enters the room.
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  11. set light to something to make something start burning
    1. The criminal took out the evidence from his locker and set light to it.
    2. In Australia setting light to old furniture is not allowed as it can cause jungle fire.
    SYNONYM
    Burn
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  12. come to light , be brought to light if new information comes to light, it becomes known
    1. New information has come to light about this case which changes everything.
    2. In the light of the evidence that had come to light only yesterday the criminal was granted bail.
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  13. throw/shed/cast light on something to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand
    1. Dr. who’s research has shed new light on this body of science.
    2. In the light of latest research my mother asked me to stop using artificial sweeteners in my tea or coffee.
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  14. in the light of something British English American English if you do or decide something in the light of something else, you do it after considering that thing
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  15. in a new/different/bad etc light if someone or something is seen or shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their character
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  16. see the light to suddenly understand something
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  17. see the light to begin to believe in a religion very strongly
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  18. see the light (of day) if an object sees the light of day, it is taken from the place where it has been hidden, and becomes publicly known
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  19. see the light (of day) if a law, decision etc sees the light of day, it comes into existence for the first time
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  20. light at the end of the tunnel something that gives you hope for the future after a long and difficult period
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  21. have your name in lights informal to be successful and famous in theatre or films
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  22. go/be out like a light informal to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired
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  23. a leading light in/of something informal someone who is important in a particular organization
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  24. the light of somebody's life the person that someone loves more than anyone else
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  25. window [countable] a window in a roof or wall that allows light into a room
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light lighter lightest
  1. colour a light colour is pale and not dark
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  2. daylight it is/gets light if it is light, there is the natural light of day
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  3. rooms a room that is light has plenty of light in it, especially from the sun
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  4. not heavy not very heavy
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  5. not great if something is light, there is not very much of it or it is not very great
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  6. clothes light clothes are thin and not very warm
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  7. wind a light wind is blowing without much force
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  8. sound a light sound is very quiet
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  9. touch a light touch is gentle and soft
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  10. work/exercise light work is not hard or tiring
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  11. food food or drink that is light either does not have a strong taste or does not make you feel full very quickly, for example because it does not contain very much fat, sugar, or alcohol
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  12. food a light meal is a small meal
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  13. food food that is light contains a lot of air
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  14. punishment a light punishment is not very severe
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  15. a light smoker/drinker/eater etc someone who does not smoke etc very much
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  16. light sleep/doze a sleep from which you wake up easily
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  17. a light sleeper someone who wakes up easily if there is any noise etc
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  18. not serious not serious in meaning, style, or manner, and only intended to entertain people
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  19. light relief something that is pleasant and amusing after something sad or serious
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  20. make light of something to joke about something or treat it as not being very serious, especially when it is important
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  21. on a lighter note/in a lighter vein used when you are going to say something less sad or serious
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  22. make light work of something to do something or deal with something quickly and easily
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  23. be light on your feet to be able to move quickly and gracefully
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  24. a light heart literary someone who has a light heart feels happy and not worried
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  25. soil light soil is easy to break into small pieces
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
light lit, lighted lit, lighted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
lighting lights
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  1. [intransitive and transitive] to start to burn, or to make something start to burn
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  2. [transitive usually passive] to provide light for a place
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  3. light the/somebody's way to provide light for someone while they are going somewhere
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light lighter lightest
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Light


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

Pronunciation: / laɪt /

  • noun
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
N/A N/A
  1. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
    SYNONYM
    Inner Light, Light Within, Christ Within
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Light used in phrases

  • Bengal light (noun)
    1. a steady bright blue light; formerly used as a signal but now a firework
  • Charge of the Light Brigade, the
    1. an unsuccessful attack made by the British CAVALRY (= soldiers riding horses) during the CRIMEAN WAR . Many British soldiers were killed because they were ordered to ride into a valley which was full of Russian soldiers with heavy guns. TENNYSON describes this battle in his poem The Charge of the Light Brigade,
  • City of Light (noun)
    1. the capital and largest city of France; and international centre of culture and commerce
  • Guiding Light
    1. a US television SOAP OPERA, which began as a radio show in 1937 and moved on to television in 1952, and is now the longest running drama. It tells of the lives of people who live in the fictional town of Springfield.
  • Inner Light (noun)
    1. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
  • Light Brigade, the
  • Light Within (noun)
    1. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
  • Saint Elmo's light (noun)
    1. an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
  • Saint Ulmo's light (noun)
    1. an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
  • Very light (noun)
    1. a coloured flare fired from a Very pistol
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Light used in phrasal verbs

  • light on (phrasal verb)
    1. light on/upon something to suddenly find something or think of something
  • light up (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] informal to light a cigarette
    2. [transitive] same as light3 (sense 2)
  • lighten up (phrasal verb)
    1. [intransitive/transitive] same as lighten (sense 1)
    2. [intransitive] informal used for telling someone to be less serious
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