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Meaning of the word alight in English

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alight

US /əˈlaɪt/
UK /əˈlaɪt/
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Verb

1.

descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport

Example:
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Passengers must alight from the bus at the next stop.
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She watched him alight from the carriage.
Synonym:
disembarkdescendget offstep offdismount

Adjective

1.

on fire; burning

Example:
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The entire building was alight.
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The candles were alight, casting a warm glow.
Synonym:
ablazeburningon fireflaminglit
2.

lit up; illuminated

Example:
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Her face was alight with joy.
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The city skyline was alight with thousands of lights.
Synonym:
illuminatedbrightglowingradiantluminous
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