light
IPA: ɫˈaɪt
noun
- (physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers); visible light.
- (by extension) Infrared or ultraviolet radiation.
- (countable) A source of illumination.
- A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
- A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
- (figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (in the plural, now rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- (painting) 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.
- A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
- A flame or something used to create fire.
- (slang) A cigarette lighter.
- A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
- A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
- The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
- (informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
- Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
- The power of perception by vision.
- The brightness of the eye or eyes.
- (curling) A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights (“lungs”).
- (Australia, uncountable) A low-alcohol lager.
- (military, historical) A member of the light cavalry.
- A surname.
- A place name:
- An unincorporated community in Greene County, Arkansas, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, United States.
- Light Regional Council, a local government area north of Adelaide, South Australia, named after the River Light.
- The River Light, a river in the Mid North region, South Australia, named after William Light.
- (Islam) The 24th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
verb
- (transitive) To start (a fire).
- (transitive) To set fire to; to set burning.
- (transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
- (intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
- To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
- (transitive, pinball) 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.
- (nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To find by chance.
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- (archaic) To alight; to land or come down.
adjective
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.
- Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
- Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
- (military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
- (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
- (rail transport, of a locomotive or consist of locomotives) Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
- With low viscosity.
- (cooking) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
- Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Easy to endure or perform.
- Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
- (obsolete) Unchaste, wanton.
- Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- (dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.
- Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
- Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
- Easily interrupted by stimulation.
- Cheerful.
adverb
- Carrying little.
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Examples of "light" in Sentences
- The measure of the total power of light emitted.
- The light power of the used projectors is 6 Kilowatts.
- The day breaks and floods the scene with cheerful light.
- I think the more exposure to the light of day the better.
- The powerful central light source creates a chiaroscuro effect.
- We view the remains of the city in the vivid light of a dying day.
- The lights start flickering, and Jake recognizes it as a power spike.
- A skylight at the center provided the light in the hall during the day.
- He has the power of running at the speed of light and infinite stamina.
- In 1906, he sold the ranch to the Bullfrog Water, Power, and Light Company.
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