Light: meaning, definitions and examples

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light

 

[ laษชt ]

Context #1 | Noun

source of illumination

Light is the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. It is electromagnetic radiation within a certain portion of the spectrum, which is perceived by the human eye.

Synonyms

brightness, illumination, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The sun provides light during the day.
  • She turned on the light in the room.
Context #2 | Noun

something that makes things visible

Light can refer to a source of light, such as a lamp or a bulb, that illuminates a space and makes objects visible in the dark.

Synonyms

bulb, lamp, torch

Examples of usage

  • He switched on the light to find his keys.
  • The lighthouse guided ships with its powerful light.
Context #3 | Verb

to make something start burning

To light something means to ignite or set it on fire. It can also refer to illuminating an area by turning on a light source.

Synonyms

ignite, illuminate, kindle

Examples of usage

  • She used a match to light the candle.
  • He lit the campfire to keep warm.

Translations

Translations of the word "light" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Licht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cahaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ั‚ะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiatล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…‰ (ใฒใ‹ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lumiรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น› (๋น›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูˆุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›tlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svetlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰ (guฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetloba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luz

Etymology

The word 'light' originated from the Old English word 'lฤ“oht', which is related to the Dutch word 'licht' and the German word 'Licht'. Throughout history, light has been associated with various symbolic meanings, such as enlightenment, knowledge, and purity. The study of light has played a significant role in the development of physics and optics.

See also: enlighten, highlight, lighten, lightened, lightening, lighter, lightheaded, lightheadedness, lighthearted, lightheartedly, lightheartedness, lighting, lightly, lightness, lightweight, relight.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #258, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.