Definition of "light"
- noun
The natural medium emanating from the sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible.
A source of illumination.
Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
Facts. pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
A flame or something used to create fire.
A window, or space for a window in architecture.
The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- verb
To start (a fire).
To set fire to.
To illuminate.
To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter.
To find by chance.
To alight.
- adjective
Having light.
Pale in colour.
Served with extra milk or cream.
Of low weight; not heavy.
Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads.
Gentle; having little force or momentum.
Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
Travelling with no carriages, wagons attached.
Unchaste, wanton.
- adverb
Carrying little.
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