Word: Light

Pronunciation

/laɪt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation within a certain portion of the spectrum perceivable by the human eye. For example: “The sun is the primary source of light.”
• Noun: A device that emits light, such as a lamp or a candle. Example: “She turned on the light to read her book.”
• Noun: Illumination or brightness. Example: “The room was filled with a soft, warm light.”
• Noun: Understanding or enlightenment; clarity of thought. Example: “The lecture shed light on the complex topic.”
• Verb (v): To ignite or switch on a light source. Example: “Please light the candles so we can see.”
• Verb: To brighten or illuminate something. Example: “The moon lights up the night sky.”
• Verb: To make less heavy or burdensome. Example: “This new material will light the load for astronauts in space.”
• Adjective (adj): Having little weight; not heavy. Example: “A light backpack made the hike more enjoyable.”
• Adjective: Not dark or gloomy; well-lit. Example: “The room was light and airy.”
• Adjective: Of low intensity, amount, or degree. Example: “Take it easy; let’s have a light workout today.”

Phrases

• “Light up”: To ignite or cause something to emit light. “The fireworks lit up the sky.”
• “Let there be light”: An expression referring to creation or enlightenment.
• “Light at the end of the tunnel”: A sign that a difficult situation is coming to an end.
• “See the light”: To suddenly understand or realize something after confusion or ignorance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The fire cast a flickering light across their faces.”
• Verb: “She lit a match to start the campfire.”
• Adjective: “They chose a light-colored paint for the bedroom to create an open feel.”

Synonyms

• Radiance
• Glow
• Shine
• Brightness
• Torch
• Luminescence
• Weightlessness (for the verb sense)
• Featherweight (for the adjective sense)

Note: Synonyms provided may vary depending on the specific context in which ‘light’ is being used.