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Meaning of the word light in English

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light

US /laɪt/
UK /laɪt/
"light" picture

Noun

1.

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible

Example:
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The room was filled with natural light.
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Turn on the light, it's dark in here.
Synonym:
illuminationradiancebrightness
Synonym:
darknessgloomshadow
2.

a source of illumination, such as a lamp or a bulb

Example:
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The street lights came on at dusk.
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She bought a new reading light for her bedside table.
Synonym:
lampbulbfixture

Verb

1.

to ignite or cause to burn

Example:
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Can you light the candles for dinner?
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He used a match to light the campfire.
Synonym:
ignitekindleilluminate
Synonym:
extinguishquench

Adjective

1.

having a considerable or comparatively small weight; not heavy

Example:
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This package is surprisingly light.
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She prefers a light breakfast.
Synonym:
featherweightairydelicate
Synonym:
heavydense
2.

pale in color

Example:
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She wore a light blue dress.
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The walls were painted a light shade of green.
Synonym:
palefaintsoft
Synonym:
darkdeep
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