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light Definition and Meaning in English (light definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Light definition: The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

Definitions of Light

  1. 1noun

    The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

  2. 2adjective

    Having little weight; not heavy.

  3. 3verb

    To set something on fire or cause it to start burning.

Example Sentences

casual

“The room was filled with natural light from the window.”

casual

“She carried a light bag, so it was easy to walk.”

casual

“He used a match to light the candle.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivelighten
nounlighting
nounlightness
agent nounlighter
adverblightly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shed light onidiom

To help to explain something by providing new information.

light upphrasal_verb

To illuminate or to become bright with light.

make light ofidiom

To treat something as unimportant or not serious.

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Light definition: The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
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'Light' translates to 'light' in English. Light definition: The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
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