light
gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1
Английски
~ 2100
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A1
entity
1
natural or artificial illumination
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
Модел на употреба:
[light] shines from [source]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
Синоними
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
Антоними
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
Колокации
bright light
|natural light
|artificial light
|turn on the light
|block the light
Теми
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
a light [object]
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
Синоними
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
Антоними
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
Колокации
light bag
|light jacket
|light load
|light meal
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- This suitcase is surprisingly light.
- She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
- The box felt light in his hands.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
a light [color]
Честа грешка:
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
Синоними
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
Антоними
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
Колокации
light blue
|light brown
|light green
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- She painted her room light blue.
- I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
- His hair is a light brown.
Примери за учащи
- My shirt is light blue.
- She has light hair.
- The walls are light green.
Глагол
A2
action
4
set fire to or make shine
To make something start to burn or shine.
Модел на употреба:
to light [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
Синоними
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
Антоними
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
Колокации
light a candle
|light a fire
|light a cigarette
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He lit the campfire with a match.
- Please light the candles on the cake.
- She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
Примери за учащи
- I will light the candle.
- He lights the fire at night.
- Please light the lamp.
Съществително
A1
entity
5
lamp or other lighting device
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
Синоними
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
Колокации
street light
|traffic light
|desk light
Теми
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
Примери
- The street lights came on at dusk.
- We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
- The traffic light turned green.
Примери за учащи
- The street light is broken.
- I have a desk light for reading.
- The traffic light is red.
Граматика
Речникова форма
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
Срички и ударение
light (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Форми на думата
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
Семейство думи
Изрази
bring to light
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom
make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.