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UK//ðə laɪts ɑːr ɒf//US//ðə laɪts ɑr ɔf//

Meaning of The lights are off

Indicates that there is no light, typically from electric sources.

In simple words: The lights are not on.

The lights are off in a sentence

  • In the evening, I noticed that the lights are off in the hallway.
  • When I arrived home, I saw that the lights are off, so I assumed no one was there.
  • It's so dark since the lights are off; can someone turn them back on?
  • The energy bill was so high last month because the lights are off during the day.
  • When the storm hit, the lights are off in our entire neighborhood.

How to use The lights are off

Used to indicate that there is no artificial light in a space. Quite common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone statement

Memory hint

Think of a light switch being flipped down.

Related words

Collocations with The lights are off

  • turn the lights off
  • keep the lights off
  • make sure the lights are off

Synonyms for The lights are off

  • the lights are out
  • no lights
  • lights switched off

Common mistakes with The lights are off

  • Confused with 'the lights are out' (similar meaning) but often preferred for power outages.”,

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Frequently asked questions about The lights are off

What does The lights are off mean?

The lights are not on.

What is the definition of The lights are off?

Indicates that there is no light, typically from electric sources.

How do you use The lights are off in a sentence?

In the evening, I noticed that the lights are off in the hallway.

Can you give another example of The lights are off?

When I arrived home, I saw that the lights are off, so I assumed no one was there.

What are synonyms for The lights are off?

Common alternatives include the lights are out, no lights, lights switched off.

What words go with The lights are off?

It commonly pairs with turn the lights off, keep the lights off, make sure the lights are off.

What are common mistakes when using The lights are off?

Confused with 'the lights are out' (similar meaning) but often preferred for power outages.”,

How do you pronounce The lights are off?

US: //ðə laɪts ɑr ɔf//, UK: //ðə laɪts ɑːr ɒf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The lights are off?

Used to indicate that there is no artificial light in a space. Quite common in everyday conversation.