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Light

🇬🇧 UK /["/laɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/laɪt/"]/

Meaning of Light

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.

Light in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Light

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!

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Light

• ignite

Opposites of Light

• darkness
• heaviness

Common mistakes with Light

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Light

What does Light mean?

Something that makes things bright and lets you see.

What is the definition of Light?

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

How do you use Light in a sentence?

The light in this room is very bright.

Can you give another example of Light?

She turned on the light to see better.

What are synonyms for Light?

Common alternatives include ignite.

What is the opposite of Light?

Opposite meanings include darkness, heaviness.

What words go with Light?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Light?

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.

How do you pronounce Light?

US: /["/laɪt/"]/, UK: /["/laɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Light?

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.

What CEFR level is Light?

"Light" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.