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Vocabulary Entry
lighter
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A device used to ignite a flame, often used for lighting cigarettes or candles.
Example Sentences
"He pulled out a lighter to start the campfire."
"She always keeps a lighter in her bag for emergencies."
"The lighter flickered to life in the darkness."
V
verb
To make something lighter in weight or color; to reduce the intensity of something.
Example Sentences
"We need to lighter the paint to give it a fresher look."
"Can you lighter your load before we start hiking?"
"The designer decided to lighter the fabric to create a more airy feel."
A
adjective
Having less weight or density; not heavy.
Example Sentences
"This material is lighter than the one we used before."
"She wore a lighter jacket since the weather was warm."
"The new laptop is significantly lighter than the old model."