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Light

UK /["/laɪt/"]/US /["/laɪt/"]/

Definition

the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things

In simple words: Something that makes things bright and lets you see.

Examples

  • The light in this room is very bright.
  • She turned on the light to see better.
  • The light from the sun is warm in the morning.
  • He likes to travel light when he goes on trips.
  • A feather is very light and easy to carry.

Usage notes

Use 'light' when talking about brightness or when referring to weight. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but in creative writing, you might also use it metaphorically.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a light bulb brightening a room — it's all about brightness!

Collocations

  • clear
  • good
  • bright
  • beam
  • ray
  • burst
  • have
  • generate
  • produce
  • gleam
  • glow
  • shine
  • level
  • source
  • beam
  • against the light
  • by the light of
  • into the light
  • (the) light at the end of the tunnel
  • the light of day
  • (at) the speed of light
  • clear
  • good
  • bright
  • beam
  • ray
  • burst
  • have
  • generate
  • produce
  • gleam
  • glow
  • shine
  • level
  • source
  • beam
  • against the light
  • by the light of
  • into the light
  • (the) light at the end of the tunnel
  • the light of day
  • (at) the speed of light
  • bright
  • blinking
  • flashing
  • flick on
  • flip on
  • put on
  • be off
  • be on
  • come on
  • switch
  • fitting
  • fixture

Synonyms

  • ignite

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • heaviness

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'lite' which means lower in calories.
  • Used as a verb when it should be a noun.
  • Forget to use articles like 'a' or 'the' when referring to light.