light
gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1
Английский
~ 2100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A1
entity
1
natural or artificial illumination
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
Модель употребления:
[light] shines from [source]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
Синонимы
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
Антонимы
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
Коллокации
bright light
|natural light
|artificial light
|turn on the light
|block the light
Темы
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
a light [object]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
Синонимы
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
Антонимы
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
Коллокации
light bag
|light jacket
|light load
|light meal
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- This suitcase is surprisingly light.
- She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
- The box felt light in his hands.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
a light [color]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
Синонимы
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
Антонимы
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
Коллокации
light blue
|light brown
|light green
Темы
daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- She painted her room light blue.
- I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
- His hair is a light brown.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to light [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
Синонимы
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
Антонимы
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
Коллокации
light a candle
|light a fire
|light a cigarette
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He lit the campfire with a match.
- Please light the candles on the cake.
- She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will light the candle.
- He lights the fire at night.
- Please light the lamp.
Существительное
A1
entity
5
lamp or other lighting device
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
Синонимы
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
Коллокации
street light
|traffic light
|desk light
Темы
daily life
|daily_life
|housing
Примеры
- The street lights came on at dusk.
- We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
- The traffic light turned green.
Примеры для изучающих
- The street light is broken.
- I have a desk light for reading.
- The traffic light is red.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
Слоги и ударение
light (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Формы слова
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
Родственные слова
Выражения
bring to light
1/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom
make known something hidden before
To make something known that was secret or hidden before.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
- She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.