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Meaning in simple English
US /laɪt/
light means: The brightness from the sun, lamps, or other sources that lets you see things.
noun
BRIGHTNESSA1
The brightness from the sun, lamps, or other sources that lets you see things.
- The room needs more light.
- Light came through the open window.
- We read by the light of a small lamp.
LAMPA1
A lamp or other device that makes a place bright enough to see.
- Please turn on the light.
- We installed two lights above the kitchen table.
- Did you leave the bathroom light on?
VISIBLE GLOWA2
A bright spot or glow that you can see, often from a distance.
- I saw a light far away.
- The lights of the city shone below us.
- A red light flashed in the darkness.
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONC1
Energy that travels in waves, including what people can see and nearby invisible forms.
- This glass blocks ultraviolet light.
- The sensor detects infrared light.
- Different wavelengths of visible light produce different colors.
verb
START BURNINGA2
To make a fire or something such as a candle start burning.
- Can you light the candles?
- He lit a fire to keep us warm.
- She used a match to light the stove.
MAKE BRIGHTB1
To make a place bright enough for people to see.
- Small lamps light the path.
- The room was lit by a single candle.
- Fireworks lit up the night sky.
BEGIN BURNINGB1
To start burning.
- The match would not light.
- Dry wood lights more easily than wet wood.
- The candle finally lit after several attempts.
adjective
LITTLE WEIGHTA1
Weighing little and easy to lift or carry.
- This bag is very light.
- I need a lighter suitcase for the trip.
- The chair was light enough for a child to carry.
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