light
gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1
الإنجليزية
~ 2100
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
A1
entity
1
natural or artificial illumination
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
نمط الاستخدام:
[light] shines from [source]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
المرادفات
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
الأضداد
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
bright light
|natural light
|artificial light
|turn on the light
|block the light
الموضوعات
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The morning light streamed through the window.
- She turned on the light to read her book.
- Plants need light to grow.
- The city looked beautiful in the evening light.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The sun gives us light.
- I turn on the light at night.
- There is no light in this room.
- Light comes from the lamp.
adjective
A1
property
2
weighing very little
Not heavy; easy to lift or carry.
نمط الاستخدام:
a light [object]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
المرادفات
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
الأضداد
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
light bag
|light jacket
|light load
|light meal
الموضوعات
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- This suitcase is surprisingly light.
- She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
- The box felt light in his hands.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The bag is very light.
- This box is not heavy.
- My coat is light for summer.
adjective
A1
property
3
pale or not dark in color
Not dark in color; closer to white than black.
نمط الاستخدام:
a light [color]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
المرادفات
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
الأضداد
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
light blue
|light brown
|light green
الموضوعات
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
أمثلة
- She painted her room light blue.
- I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
- His hair is a light brown.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My shirt is light blue.
- She has light hair.
- The walls are light green.
فعل
A2
action
4
set fire to or make shine
To make something start to burn or shine.
نمط الاستخدام:
to light [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
المرادفات
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
الأضداد
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
light a candle
|light a fire
|light a cigarette
الموضوعات
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He lit the campfire with a match.
- Please light the candles on the cake.
- She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I will light the candle.
- He lights the fire at night.
- Please light the lamp.
اسم
A1
entity
5
lamp or other lighting device
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
المرادفات
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
street light
|traffic light
|desk light
الموضوعات
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
أمثلة
- The street lights came on at dusk.
- We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
- The traffic light turned green.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The street light is broken.
- I have a desk light for reading.
- The traffic light is red.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
المقاطع والنبر
light (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: light
- Comparative: lighter
- Superlative: lightest
Noun
- Base: light
- Plural: light, lights
Verb
- Base: light
- 3rd Person Singular: lights
- Present Participle: lighting
- Past: lighted, lit
- Past Participle: lighted
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
bring to light
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom
make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
أمثلة
- The investigation brought to light new evidence.
- These documents have brought to light some shocking facts.
in the light of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
considering new information or events
Because of new facts or events, you think about something differently.
أمثلة
- In the light of recent events, we have changed our policy.
- The decision was made in the light of new evidence.
light up
1/lˈaɪt ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
become bright or happy looking
To become bright with light, or for someone's face to show excitement or happiness.
أمثلة
- The room lit up when she opened the curtains.
- Her face lit up when she saw him.
make light of [something]
1/mˈeɪk lˈaɪt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
treat as unimportant or trivial
To talk about something as if it is not serious, even if it is important.
أمثلة
- He made light of his injuries, even though they were serious.
- Don't make light of her hard work.
see the light
1/sˈi ðə lˈaɪt/
idiom
suddenly understand something clearly
To finally understand something after not understanding it before.
أمثلة
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.