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