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Light

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Noun

1. light, visible light, visible radiation

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

Example Sentences:
'the light was filtered through a soft glass window'

2. light, light source

any device serving as a source of illumination

Example Sentences:
'he stopped the car and turned off the lights'

3. light

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

Example Sentences:
'although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand'

4. brightness, brightness level, light, luminance, luminosity, luminousness

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

Example Sentences:
'its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun'

5. light

an illuminated area

Example Sentences:
'he stepped into the light'

6. illumination, light

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

Example Sentences:
'follow God's light'

7. light, lightness

the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

Example Sentences:
'he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark'

8. light

a person regarded very fondly

Example Sentences:
'the light of my life'

9. light, lighting

having abundant light or illumination

Example Sentences:
'they played as long as it was light'
'as long as the lighting was good'

10. light

mental understanding as an enlightening experience

Example Sentences:
'he finally saw the light'
'can you shed light on this problem?'

11. light, spark, sparkle, twinkle

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

Example Sentences:
'he had a sparkle in his eye'
'there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes'

12. light

public awareness

Example Sentences:
'it brought the scandal to light'

13. christ within, inner light, light, light within

a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

14. light

a visual warning signal

Example Sentences:
'they saw the light of the beacon'
'there was a light at every corner'

15. igniter, ignitor, light, lighter

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

Example Sentences:
'do you have a light?'

Verb

16. illume, illuminate, illumine, light, light up

make lighter or brighter

Example Sentences:
'This lamp lightens the room a bit'

17. fire up, light, light up

begin to smoke

Example Sentences:
'After the meal, some of the diners lit up'

18. alight, light, perch

to come to rest, settle

Example Sentences:
'Misfortune lighted upon him'

19. ignite, light

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Example Sentences:
'Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter'
'Light a cigarette'

20. fall, light

fall to somebody by assignment or lot

Example Sentences:
'The task fell to me'
'It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims'

21. dismount, get down, get off, light, unhorse

alight from (a horse)

Adjective

22. light

of comparatively little physical weight or density

Example Sentences:
'a light load'
'magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C'

23. light, light-colored

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

Example Sentences:
'light blue'
'light colors such as pastels'
'a light-colored powder'

24. light

of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

Example Sentences:
'light infantry'
'light cavalry'
'light industry'
'light weapons'

25. light

not great in degree or quantity or number

Example Sentences:
'a light sentence'
'a light accent'
'casualties were light'
'light snow was falling'
'light misty rain'
'light smoke from the chimney'

26. light

psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

Example Sentences:
'a light heart'

27. light

characterized by or emitting light

Example Sentences:
'a room that is light when the shutters are open'
'the inside of the house was airy and light'

28. light, unaccented, weak

(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

Example Sentences:
'a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable'
'a weak stress on the second syllable'

29. light

easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

Example Sentences:
'a light diet'

30. light

(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

Example Sentences:
'light soil'

31. clean, clear, light, unclouded

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Example Sentences:
'efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings'
'clear laughter like a waterfall'
'clear reds and blues'
'a light lilting voice like a silver bell'

32. light, lightsome, tripping

moving easily and quickly; nimble

Example Sentences:
'the dancer was light and graceful'
'a lightsome buoyant step'
'walked with a light tripping step'

33. light

demanding little effort; not burdensome

Example Sentences:
'light housework'
'light exercise'

34. light

of little intensity or power or force

Example Sentences:
'the light touch of her fingers'
'a light breeze'

35. light

(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

Example Sentences:
'light water is ordinary water'

36. faint, light, light-headed, lightheaded, swooning

weak and likely to lose consciousness

Example Sentences:
'suddenly felt faint from the pain'
'was sick and faint from hunger'
'felt light in the head'
'a swooning fit'
'light-headed with wine'
'light-headed from lack of sleep'

37. light

very thin and insubstantial

Example Sentences:
'thin paper'
'light summer dresses'

38. abstemious, light

marked by temperance in indulgence

Example Sentences:
'abstemious with the use of adverbs'
'a light eater'
'a light smoker'
'ate a light supper'

39. light, scant, short

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

Example Sentences:
'a light pound'
'a scant cup of sugar'
'regularly gives short weight'

40. light

having little importance

Example Sentences:
'losing his job was no light matter'

41. light

intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

Example Sentences:
'light verse'
'a light comedy'

42. idle, light

silly or trivial

Example Sentences:
'idle pleasure'
'light banter'
'light idle chatter'

43. light

designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

Example Sentences:
'light aircraft'
'a light truck'

44. calorie-free, light, lite, low-cal

having relatively few calories

Example Sentences:
'diet cola'
'light (or lite) beer'
'lite (or light) mayonnaise'
'a low-cal diet'

45. light, wakeful

(of sleep) easily disturbed

Example Sentences:
'in a light doze'
'a light sleeper'
'a restless wakeful night'

46. easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

Example Sentences:
'her easy virtue'
'he was told to avoid loose (or light) women'
'wanton behavior'

Adverb

47. light, lightly

with few burdens

Example Sentences:
'experienced travellers travel light'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Light

see synonyms of light
noun
1. 
the medium of illumination that makes sight possible
2. Also called: visible radiation
electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres
3. (not in technical usage)
electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation
ultraviolet light
4. 
the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye
▶ Related prefix: photo-
5. 
anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle
6.  traffic light
7. 
a particular quality or type of light
a good light for reading
8. 
a. 
illumination from the sun during the day; daylight
b. 
the time this appears; daybreak; dawn
9. 
anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window
10. 
the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light)
11. 
an aspect or view
he saw it in a different light
12. 
mental understanding or spiritual insight
13. 
a person considered to be an authority or leader
14. 
brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes
15. 
a. 
the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette
b. 
something that ignites or kindles, esp in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame
c. 
something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match
16.  lighthouse
17. 
a. 
the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture
b. 
an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade
18.  a poetic or archaic word for eyesight
19. 
the answer to a clue in a crossword
20.  in light of
21.  light at the end of the tunnel
22.  out like a light
23.  see the light
24.  see the light
25.  shed light on
26.  stand in a person's light
27.  strike a light
adjective
28. 
full of light; well-lighted
29. 
(of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light
light yellow
Compare medium (sense 2), dark (sense 2)
30. phonetics
relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear
the French "l" is much lighter than that of English
dark (sense 9)
verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt )
31. 
to ignite or cause to ignite
32. (often foll by up)
to illuminate or cause to illuminate
33. 
to make or become cheerful or animated
34. (transitive)
to guide or lead by light
adjective
1. 
not heavy; weighing relatively little
2. 
having relatively low density
magnesium is a light metal
3. 
lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights
4. 
not great in degree, intensity, or number
light rain
a light eater
5. 
without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done
a light heart
light work
6. 
graceful, agile, or deft
light fingers
7. 
not bulky or clumsy
8. 
not serious or profound; entertaining
light verse
9. 
without importance or consequence; insignificant
no light matter
10. 
frivolous or capricious
11. 
loose in morals
12. 
dizzy or unclear
a light head
13. 
(of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened
14. 
easily digested
a light meal
15. 
relatively low in alcoholic content
a light wine
16. 
(of a soil) having a crumbly texture
17. (of a vessel, lorry, etc)
a. 
designed to carry light loads
b. 
not loaded
18. 
carrying light arms or equipment
light infantry
19. 
(of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery
Compare heavy (sense 10)
20. aeronautics
(of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds)
21. chemistry
(of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C
22. 
(of a railway) having a narrow gauge, or in some cases a standard gauge with speed or load restrictions not applied to a main line
23. bridge
a. 
(of a bid) made on insufficient values
b. 
(of a player) having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his or her contract
24. phonetics, prosody
(of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; short
Compare heavy (sense 13), See also light (sense 30)
25. phonetics
the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English
26.  light on
27.  make light of
adverb
28. 
a less common word for lightly
29. 
with little equipment, baggage, etc
to travel light
verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt ) (intransitive)
30. 
(esp of birds) to settle or land after flight
31. 
to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc
32. (foll by on or upon)
to come upon unexpectedly
33. 
to strike or fall on
the choice lighted on me
noun
1. 
God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength
2. Quakerism short for Inner Light

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Light

see synonyms of light
noun
1. 
a. 
the form of electromagnetic radiation that acts upon the retina of the eye, optic nerve, etc., making sight possible: this energy is transmitted in a vacuum at a velocity of 299,792,458 meters per second (c. 186,000 miles per second)
b. 
a form of radiant energy similar to this, but not acting on the normal retina, as ultraviolet and infrared radiation
2. 
the rate of flow of light radiation with respect to the sense of sight: it is measured in lumens
3. 
the sensation that light stimulates in the organs of sight
4. 
brightness; illumination, often of a specified kind
the dim light of a candle
5. 
a source of light, as the sun, a lamp, a light bulb, etc.
6. 
traffic light
7. 
the light from the sun; daylight or dawn
8. 
a thing by means of which something can be started burning
a light for a cigar
9. 
the means by which light is let in; window or windowpane
10. 
mental illumination; knowledge or information; enlightenment
to shed light on the past
11. 
spiritual inspiration
12. 
public knowledge or view
to bring new facts to light
13. 
the way in which something is seen; aspect
presented in a favorable light
14. 
facial expression showing a mental or emotional state
a light of recognition in his eyes
15. 
a person whose brilliant record makes him or her an example for others; outstanding figure
one of the shining lights of the school
16. 
a. 
the quality suggesting light created in a painting, drawing, etc., esp. in certain areas
b. 
such an area
adjective
17. 
having light; not dark; bright
18. 
pale in color; whitish; fair
adverb
19. 
not brightly; in a pale way
a light blue color
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
20. 
to set on fire; ignite
to light a bonfire
21. 
to cause to give off light
to light a lamp
22. 
to give light to; furnish with light; illuminate
lamps light the streets
23. 
to brighten; animate
24. 
to show the way to by giving light
a beacon lights the ships to harbor
verb intransitive
25. 
to catch fire
the fuse lighted at once
26. 
to be lighted; brighten
usually with up
adjective
1. 
having little weight; not heavy
2. 
having little weight for its size; of low specific gravity
3. 
below the usual or defined weight
a light coin
4. 
less than usual or normal in amount, extent, intensity, force, etc.
; specif.,
a. 
striking or making contact with little force or impact
a light blow
b. 
of less than the usual quantity or density
a light vote, a light rain
c. 
not thick, coarse, or massive; delicate and graceful in structure
light tracery
d. 
not violent or intense; mild
a light wind
e. 
soft, muted, or muffled
a light sound
f. 
not prolonged or intense
light applause
g. 
not deep; easily disturbed
a light sleep
5. 
of little importance; not serious or profound
light conversation
6. 
easy to bear; not burdensome
a light tax
7. 
easy to do; not difficult
light housekeeping
8. 
not burdened with grief or sorrow; happy; buoyant
light spirits
9. 
of a flighty nature; frivolous; capricious
10. 
loose in morals; wanton
11. 
dizzy; giddy
12. 
of an amusing or nonserious nature
light reading
13. 
containing little alcohol
light wine
14. 
containing fewer calories than others of its kind
light beer
15. 
characterized by qualities suggestive of little weight; not dense, hard, full, etc.
; specif.,
a. 
not as full as usual; moderate
a light meal
b. 
easy to digest
c. 
well leavened; soft and spongy
a light cake
d. 
loose in consistency; easily crumbled; porous
light sand
16. 
moving with ease and nimbleness
light on one's feet
17. 
able to carry little weight or cargo
a light vehicle
18. 
unstressed or slightly stressed
said of a syllable in phonetics, prosody, etc.
19. 
designating or of an industry equipped with relatively light machinery and producing relatively small products
20. 
designating, of, or equipped with weapons, armor, ships, etc. of a relatively small size or light weight
21.  Informal
a. 
lacking personnel; short-handed
b. 
owing (a specified sum) to the pot in poker
light fifty cents
adverb
22. 
lightly
23. 
with little luggage, cargo, etc.
to travel light
verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈlighted or lit, ˈlighting
24.  Dialectal
to get down from a horse or vehicle; dismount; alight
25. 
to come to rest after traveling through the air
ducks lighting on the pond
26. 
to come or happen (on or upon) by chance
27. 
to fall or strike suddenly, as a blow

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Light

see synonyms of light
n.
1. Physics
a. Electromagnetic radiation that is visible, perceivable by the normal human eye as colors between red and violet, having frequencies between 400 terahertz and 790 terahertz and wavelengths between 750 nanometers and 380 nanometers. Also called visible light.
b. Electromagnetic radiation of any frequency or wavelength.
2. The sensation of perceiving light; brightness: a sudden light that made me blink.
3.
a. A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture: Turn out the lights when you leave.
b. The illumination derived from a source of light: by the light of the moon.
c. The particular quantity or quality of such illumination: moved the lamp closer to get better light.
d. The pathway or route of such illumination to a person: You're standing in his light.
4.
a. A source of fire, such as a match or cigarette lighter.
b. A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon or traffic signal.
5.
a. Daylight.
b. Dawn; daybreak.
6. Something, such as a window, that admits illumination.
7. Architecture One of two or more openings in a window divided by a mullion or mullions.
8. Something that provides information or clarification: research that produced little new light on the question.
9.
a. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.
b. Public attention; general knowledge: brought the scandal to light.
c. Spiritual awareness; illumination.
10. A way of looking at or considering a matter; an aspect: saw the situation in a different light.
11. Archaic Eyesight.
12. lights One's individual opinions, choices, or standards: acted according to their own lights.
13. A person who inspires or is adored by another: My daughter is the light of my life.
14. A prominent or distinguished person; a luminary: one of the leading lights of the theater.
15. An expression of the eyes: a strange light in her eyes.
16. lights Pieces of laundry that are not dark in color.
17. Light In Quaker doctrine, the guiding spirit or divine presence in each person.
v. light·ed or lit (lĭt), light·ing, lights
v.tr.
1. To set on fire; ignite or kindle: lit the kindling.
2. To cause to give out light; make luminous: lit a lamp.
3. To provide, cover, or fill with light; illuminate: fireworks lighting the sky.
4. To signal, direct, or guide with light: "You'd ... set the lamp in the dormer window to light him home through the storm" (Edith Nesbit).
5. To enliven or animate: A smile lit her face.
v.intr.
1. To start to burn; be ignited or kindled: Green wood does not light easily.
2. To emit light; be lighted: Wait until the indicator lights up.
adj. light·er, light·est
1.
a. Having a greater rather than lesser degree of lightness.
b. Of or being an additive primary color.
2. Characterized by or filled with light; bright: a room that is light when the shutters are open.
3. Not dark in color; fair: light hair and skin.
4. Served with milk or cream. Used of coffee.
adj. light·er, light·est
1.
a. Of relatively little weight; not heavy: a light load.
b. Of relatively little weight for its size or bulk: Balsa is a light wood.
c. Of less than the correct, standard, or legal weight: a light pound.
2.
a. Designed for ease and quickness of movement; having a structure that is slim and has little weight for its type or class: light aircraft.
b. Designed to carry relatively little weight: light trucks.
c. Carrying little equipment or armament: light cavalry.
d. Requiring relatively little equipment and using relatively simple processes to produce consumer goods: light industry.
3. Exerting little force or impact; gentle: a light pat.
4. Indistinct; faint: light print that I could barely make out.
5.
a. Low in quantity or intensity: light traffic; light snow.
b. Consuming or using relatively moderate amounts; abstemious: a light eater; a light smoker.
c. Not harsh or severe: gave the offender a light sentence.
6. Moving easily and quickly; nimble: You're very light on your feet.
7.
a. Easy to perform or accomplish; requiring little effort: light chores.
b. Easy to bear or endure: a light tax.
8.
a. Having little importance; insignificant: light conversation.
b. Intended primarily as entertainment and lacking serious or weighty content: a light comedy.
c. Not solemn or serious: spoke in a light manner of the situation.
d. Free from worries or troubles; blithe: a light heart.
9. Mildly dizzy or faint: felt light in the head.
10. Easily awakened or disturbed: a light sleeper.
11.
a. Easily digested: a light supper.
b. Containing a relatively small amount of a potentially harmful ingredient, such as alcohol, fat, or sodium: light beer; light mayonnaise.
12.
a. Having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened: light pastries.
b. Having a loose, porous consistency: light soil.
13. Linguistics
a. Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
b. Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.
adv. lighter, lightest
1. In a light manner; lightly.
2. With little weight and few burdens: traveling light.
intr.v. light·ed or lit (lĭt), light·ing, lights
1. To get down, as from a vehicle or horse; dismount.
2. To descend to the ground after flight; land.
3. To come upon one unexpectedly: Misfortune lighted upon him.
4. To come upon by chance or accident. Used with on or upon: lit on the perfect solution to the problem.

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