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Words with a similar base: alight, light, light-colored, light-headed, light_source, light_up, lighter, lightheaded, lighting, lightly, lightness, lightsome, visible_light

'light'

[light.n.01] as in: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

Examples:
the light was filtered through a soft glass window

'light'

[light.n.02] as in: any device serving as a source of illumination

Examples:
he stopped the car and turned off the lights

'light'

[light.n.03] as in: a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

Examples:
although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand

'light'

[luminosity.n.01] as in: the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

Examples:
its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun

'light'

[light.n.05] as in: an illuminated area

Examples:
he stepped into the light

'light'

[light.n.06] as in: a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

Examples:
follow God's light

'light'

[light.n.07] as in: the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

Examples:
he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark

'light'

[light.n.08] as in: a person regarded very fondly

Examples:
the light of my life

'light'

[light.n.09] as in: having abundant light or illumination

Examples:
they played as long as it was light
as long as the lighting was good

'light'

[light.n.10] as in: mental understanding as an enlightening experience

Examples:
he finally saw the light
can you shed light on this problem?

'light'

[sparkle.n.01] as in: merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

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

'light'

[light.n.12] as in: public awareness

Examples:
it brought the scandal to light

'light'

[inner_light.n.01] as in: a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

'light'

[light.n.14] as in: a visual warning signal

Examples:
they saw the light of the beacon
there was a light at every corner

'light'

[lighter.n.02] as in: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

Examples:
do you have a light?

'light'

[light.v.01] as in: make lighter or brighter

Examples:
This lamp lightens the room a bit

'light'

[light_up.v.05] as in: begin to smoke

Examples:
After the meal, some of the diners lit up

'light'

[alight.v.01] as in: to come to rest, settle

Examples:
Misfortune lighted upon him

'light'

[ignite.v.01] as in: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Examples:
Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette

'light'

[fall.v.20] as in: fall to somebody by assignment or lot

Examples:
The task fell to me
It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims

'light'

[unhorse.v.01] as in: alight from (a horse)

'light'

[light.a.01] as in: of comparatively little physical weight or density

Examples:
a light load
magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74

at 20 degrees C

'light'

[light.a.02] as in: (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

Examples:
light blue
light colors such as pastels
a light-colored powder

'light'

[light.a.03] as in: of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

Examples:
light infantry
light cavalry
light industry
light weapons

'light'

[light.a.04] as in: not great in degree or quantity or number

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

'light'

[light.a.05] as in: psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

Examples:
a light heart

'light'

[light.a.06] as in: characterized by or emitting light

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

'light'

[unaccented.s.01] as in: (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

Examples:
a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable
a weak stress on the second syllable

'light'

[light.s.02] as in: easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

Examples:
a light diet

'light'

[light.s.03] as in: (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

Examples:
light soil

'light'

[clean.s.02] as in: (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Examples:
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

'light'

[light.s.05] as in: moving easily and quickly; nimble

Examples:
the dancer was light and graceful
a lightsome buoyant step
walked with a light tripping step

'light'

[light.s.06] as in: demanding little effort; not burdensome

Examples:
light housework
light exercise

'light'

[light.a.13] as in: of little intensity or power or force

Examples:
the light touch of her fingers
a light breeze

'light'

[light.a.14] as in: (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

Examples:
light water is ordinary water

'light'

[faint.s.04] as in: weak and likely to lose consciousness

Examples:
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

'light'

[light.s.08] as in: very thin and insubstantial

Examples:
thin paper
light summer dresses

'light'

[abstemious.s.01] as in: marked by temperance in indulgence

Examples:
abstemious with the use of adverbs
a light eater
a light smoker
ate a light supper

'light'

[light.s.10] as in: less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

Examples:
a light pound
a scant cup of sugar
regularly gives short weight

'light'

[light.s.11] as in: having little importance

Examples:
losing his job was no light matter

'light'

[light.s.12] as in: intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

Examples:
light verse
a light comedy

'light'

[idle.s.03] as in: silly or trivial

Examples:
idle pleasure
light banter
light idle chatter

'light'

[light.s.14] as in: designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

Examples:
light aircraft
a light truck

'light'

[light.s.15] as in: having relatively few calories

Examples:
diet cola
light (or lite) beer
lite (or light) mayonnaise
a low-cal diet

'light'

[light.s.16] as in: (of sleep) easily disturbed

Examples:
in a light doze
a light sleeper
a restless wakeful night

'light'

[easy.s.08] as in: casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

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

'light'

[lightly.r.02] as in: with few burdens

Examples:
experienced travellers travel light

Origins

					light (English)
├── leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
├── light (Middle English (1100-1500))
├── lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))