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The definition of light

34 Definitions of: light

1. noun, the medium of illumination that makes sight possible
2. noun, 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. noun, electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation
4. noun, the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye. Related prefix photo-
5. noun, anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle
6. noun, See traffic light
7. noun, a particular quality or type of light
8. noun, a) illumination from the sun during the day; daylight b) the time this appears; daybreak; dawn
9. noun, anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window
10. noun, the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light)
11. noun, an aspect or view
12. noun, mental understanding or spiritual insight
13. noun, a person considered to be an authority or leader
14. noun, brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes
15. noun, 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. noun, See lighthouse
17. noun, 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. noun, a poetic or archaic word for eyesight
19. noun, the answer to a clue in a crossword
20. noun, in (the) light of in view of; taking into account; considering
21. noun, light at the end of the tunnel hope for the ending of a difficult or unpleasant situation
22. noun, out like a light quickly asleep or unconscious
23. noun, see the light a) to gain sudden insight into or understanding of something b) to experience a religious conversion
24. noun, see the light (of day) a) to come into being b) to come to public notice
25. noun, shed (or throw) light on to clarify or supply additional information on
26. noun, stand in a person's light to stand so as to obscure a person's vision
27. noun, strike a light a) to ignite something, esp a match, by friction b) an exclamation of surprise
28. adjective, full of light; well-lighted
29. adjective, (of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light. Compare medium, dark
30. adjective, phonetics relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear. Compare dark
31. verb, to ignite or cause to ignite
32. verb, to illuminate or cause to illuminate
33. verb, to make or become cheerful or animated
34. verb, to guide or lead by light ▷ See also lights ▷ See also, light up
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1. adjective, not heavy; weighing relatively little
2. adjective, having relatively low density
3. adjective, lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights
4. adjective, not great in degree, intensity, or number
5. adjective, without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done
6. adjective, graceful, agile, or deft
7. adjective, not bulky or clumsy
8. adjective, not serious or profound; entertaining
9. adjective, without importance or consequence; insignificant
10. adjective, frivolous or capricious
11. adjective, loose in morals
12. adjective, dizzy or unclear
13. adjective, (of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened
14. adjective, easily digested
15. adjective, relatively low in alcoholic content
16. adjective, (of a soil) having a crumbly texture
17. adjective, a) designed to carry light loads b) not loaded
18. adjective, carrying light arms or equipment
19. adjective, (of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery. Compare heavy
20. adjective, aeronautics (of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds)
21. adjective, chem (of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C
22. adjective, (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. adjective, bridge a) (of a bid) made on insufficient values b) (of a player) having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his contract
24. adjective, phonetics prosody (of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; short. Compare heavy. See also light
25. adjective, phonetics the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English
26. adjective, light on lacking a sufficient quantity of (something)
27. adjective, make light of to treat as insignificant or trifling
28. adverb, a less common word for lightly
29. adverb, with little equipment, baggage, etc
30. verb, (esp of birds) to settle or land after flight
31. verb, to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc
32. verb, to come upon unexpectedly
33. verb, to strike or fall on ▷ See also light into ▷ See also, light out ▷ See also, lights
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1. noun, a light on a boat or ship showing that it is at anchor
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Synonyms:	happy, shine, glint, interpretation, illustration, enlightenment, luminous, gay, frivolous, blithe	And more...
Antonyms:	clumsy, dark, mystery, darken	And more...

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