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