light
natural or artificial illumination
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
[light] shines from [source]
- 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.
- The sun gives us light.
- I turn on the light at night.
- There is no light in this room.
- Light comes from the lamp.
weighing very little
Not heavy; easy to lift or carry.
a light [object]
- This suitcase is surprisingly light.
- She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
- The box felt light in his hands.
- The bag is very light.
- This box is not heavy.
- My coat is light for summer.
pale or not dark in color
Not dark in color; closer to white than black.
a light [color]
- She painted her room light blue.
- I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
- His hair is a light brown.
- My shirt is light blue.
- She has light hair.
- The walls are light green.
set fire to or make shine
To make something start to burn or shine.
to light [something]
- He lit the campfire with a match.
- Please light the candles on the cake.
- She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
- I will light the candle.
- He lights the fire at night.
- Please light the lamp.
lamp or other lighting device
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
- The street lights came on at dusk.
- We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
- The traffic light turned green.
- The street light is broken.
- I have a desk light for reading.
- The traffic light is red.
- Base: light
- Comparative: lighter
- Superlative: lightest
- Base: light
- Plural: light, lights
- Base: light
- 3rd Person Singular: lights
- Present Participle: lighting
- Past: lighted, lit
- Past Participle: lighted
bring to light
1make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
- The investigation brought to light new evidence.
- These documents have brought to light some shocking facts.
in the light of [something]
1considering new information or events
Because of new facts or events, you think about something differently.
- In the light of recent events, we have changed our policy.
- The decision was made in the light of new evidence.
light up
1become bright or happy looking
To become bright with light, or for someone's face to show excitement or happiness.
- The room lit up when she opened the curtains.
- Her face lit up when she saw him.
make light of [something]
1treat as unimportant or trivial
To talk about something as if it is not serious, even if it is important.
- He made light of his injuries, even though they were serious.
- Don't make light of her hard work.
see the light
1suddenly understand something clearly
To finally understand something after not understanding it before.
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.