light
Something that makes it possible to see, such as from the sun, a lamp, or a fire.
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, enabling sight.
Not heavy; easy to lift or carry.
Having little weight; not heavy.
Not dark in color; closer to white than black.
Having a pale shade or low color intensity.
To make something start to burn or shine.
To cause something to start burning or to make it emit light.
A lamp or other thing that makes light.
A device or source that produces illumination.
- 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.