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1. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation.
Synonyms
- actinic ray
- half-light
- twilight
- visible radiation
- gegenschein
- sunlight
- lamplight
- light beam
- electromagnetic spectrum
- candle flame
- jack-o'-lantern
- daylight
- Moon
- shooting star
- radiance
- moonlight
- ray of light
- actinic radiation
- will-o'-the-wisp
- ignis fatuus
- fluorescence
- candlelight
- shaft of light
- gaslight
- friar's lantern
- sunshine
- shaft
- glowing
- streamer
- sun
- visible light
- corona
- beam
- incandescence
- glow
- moonshine
- scintillation
- starlight
- firelight
- luminescence
- torchlight
- beam of light
- counterglow
- irradiation
- ray
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Light
- overexcite
- disinvite
- semi-height
- satterwhite
- reinvite
- reignite
- nonwhite
- forthright
- de-excite
- contrite
- riunite
- reunite
- overwrite
- overnite
- overnight
- mcwright
- mcwhite
- mcright
- mcknight
- mccright
- macknight
- enwright
- despite
- clevite
- uptight
- upright
- tonite
- tonight
- strite
- streit
How do you pronounce light?
Pronounce light as laɪt.
US - How to pronounce light in American English
UK - How to pronounce light in British English
How do you spell light? Is it lite ?
A common misspelling of light is lite
Quotes about light
1. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
- Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
2. All that is gold does not glitter,Not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither,Deep roots are not reached by the frost.From the ashes a fire shall be woken,A light from the shadows shall spring;Renewed shall be blade that was broken,The crownless again shall be king.
- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
3. Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
- Buddha
2. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] any device serving as a source of illumination.
Synonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. light
adjective. ['ˈlaɪt'] of comparatively little physical weight or density.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] a particular perspective or aspect of a situation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. light
verb. ['ˈlaɪt'] make lighter or brighter.
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. light
verb. ['ˈlaɪt'] begin to smoke.
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. light
adjective. ['ˈlaɪt'] (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent.
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] an illuminated area.
Antonyms
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
