Англійська

light

gb/lˈaɪt/ us/lˈaɪt/
A1 Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник 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 уживання: [light] shines from [source]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (illumination) with 'light' meaning 'not heavy'. Context determines meaning.
Синоніми
illumination (More formal or technical term for light as brightness.)
Антоніми
darkness (The complete absence of light.)
Словосполучення
bright light |natural light |artificial light |turn on the light |block the light
Теми
science |daily life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • 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.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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 уживання: a light [object]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'light' meaning 'not heavy' with 'light' meaning 'pale in color'. Context is key.
Синоніми
lightweight (Emphasizes low weight, often in product descriptions.)
Антоніми
heavy (Having much weight or difficult to lift.)
Словосполучення
light bag |light jacket |light load |light meal
Теми
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • This suitcase is surprisingly light.
  • She wore a light coat for the spring weather.
  • The box felt light in his hands.
Навчальні приклади
  • 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 уживання: a light [color]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may say 'clear blue' instead of 'light blue'. In English, 'clear' refers to transparency, not paleness of color.
Синоніми
pale (Suggests low intensity of color; sometimes connotes weakness or softness.)
Антоніми
dark (Having a deep or strong color.)
Словосполучення
light blue |light brown |light green
Теми
daily life |core_vocabulary |arts_entertainment
Приклади
  • She painted her room light blue.
  • I prefer light colors in summer clothing.
  • His hair is a light brown.
Навчальні приклади
  • My shirt is light blue.
  • She has light hair.
  • The walls are light green.
Дієслово A2 action
4

set fire to or make shine

To make something start to burn or shine.

Модель уживання: to light [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'light' (verb) with 'turn on' for electrical devices; 'turn on' is more common for lights that are electric.
Синоніми
ignite (More formal; often used for combustion processes.)
Антоніми
extinguish (To put out a flame or stop burning.)
Словосполучення
light a candle |light a fire |light a cigarette
Теми
daily life |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • He lit the campfire with a match.
  • Please light the candles on the cake.
  • She lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
Навчальні приклади
  • I will light the candle.
  • He lights the fire at night.
  • Please light the lamp.
Іменник A1 entity
5

lamp or other lighting device

A lamp or other thing that makes light.

Синоніми
lamp (Specifically refers to a lighting fixture, often indoors.)
Словосполучення
street light |traffic light |desk light
Теми
daily life |daily_life |housing
Приклади
  • The street lights came on at dusk.
  • We need a brighter light over the kitchen table.
  • The traffic light turned green.
Навчальні приклади
  • The street light is broken.
  • I have a desk light for reading.
  • The traffic light is red.
Граматика
Словникова форма
light
IPA
GB/lˈaɪt/
US/lˈaɪt/
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light (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Форми 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
Споріднені слова
Forms
lights noun lighting verb B1 lighted verb lit verb lighter adjective A2 lightest adjective
Related words
lighten verb B1 lightly adverb A2 lightness noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
darkness noun A2 dark adjective A1
Вирази

bring to light

1
/bɹˈɪŋ tə lˈaɪt/
idiom

make known something hidden before

To make something known that was secret or hidden before.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • After hours of explanation, he finally saw the light.
  • She saw the light about healthy eating after her illness.

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