Definition (noun) (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
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the light was filtered through a soft glass window
Definition (noun) any device serving as a source of illumination
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he stopped the car and turned off the lights
Definition (noun) a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
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although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand
Definition (noun) the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
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its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
Definition (noun) an illuminated area
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he stepped into the light
Definition (noun) a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
Definition (noun) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
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he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
Definition (noun) a person regarded very fondly
Definition (noun) having abundant light or illumination
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they played as long as it was light
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as long as the lighting was good
Definition (noun) mental understanding as an enlightening experience
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he finally saw the light
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can you shed light on this problem?
Definition (noun) merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
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he had a sparkle in his eye
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there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
Definition (noun) public awareness
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it brought the scandal to light
Definition (noun) a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
Definition (noun) a visual warning signal
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they saw the light of the beacon
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there was a light at every corner
Definition (noun) a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Definition (verb) make lighter or brighter
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This lamp lightens the room a bit
Definition (verb) begin to smoke
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After the meal, some of the diners lit up
Definition (verb) to come to rest, settle
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Misfortune lighted upon him
Definition (verb) cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
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Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
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Light a cigarette
Definition (verb) fall to somebody by assignment or lot
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The task fell to me
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It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims
Definition (verb) alight from (a horse)
Definition (adj) of comparatively little physical weight or density
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a light load
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magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C
Definition (adj) (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
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light blue
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light colors such as pastels
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a light-colored powder
Definition (adj) of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
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light infantry
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light cavalry
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light industry
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light weapons
Definition (adj) not great in degree or quantity or number
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a light sentence
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a light accent
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casualties were light
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light snow was falling
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light misty rain
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light smoke from the chimney
Definition (adj) psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
Definition (adj) characterized by or emitting light
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a room that is light when the shutters are open
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the inside of the house was airy and light
Definition (adj) (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
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a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable
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a weak stress on the second syllable
Definition (adj) easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
Definition (adj) (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
Definition (adj) (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
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efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
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clear laughter like a waterfall
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clear reds and blues
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a light lilting voice like a silver bell
Definition (adj) moving easily and quickly; nimble
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the dancer was light and graceful
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a lightsome buoyant step
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walked with a light tripping step
Definition (adj) demanding little effort; not burdensome
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light housework
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light exercise
Definition (adj) of little intensity or power or force
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the light touch of her fingers
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a light breeze
Definition (adj) (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
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light water is ordinary water
Definition (adj) weak and likely to lose consciousness
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suddenly felt faint from the pain
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was sick and faint from hunger
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felt light in the head
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a swooning fit
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light-headed with wine
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light-headed from lack of sleep
Definition (adj) very thin and insubstantial
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thin paper
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light summer dresses
Definition (adj) marked by temperance in indulgence
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abstemious with the use of adverbs
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a light eater
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a light smoker
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ate a light supper
Definition (adj) less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
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a light pound
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a scant cup of sugar
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regularly gives short weight
Definition (adj) having little importance
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losing his job was no light matter
Definition (adj) intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
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light verse
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a light comedy
Definition (adj) silly or trivial
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idle pleasure
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light banter
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light idle chatter
Definition (adj) designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
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light aircraft
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a light truck
Definition (adj) having relatively few calories
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diet cola
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light (or lite) beer
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lite (or light) mayonnaise
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a low-cal diet
Definition (adj) (of sleep) easily disturbed
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in a light doze
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a light sleeper
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a restless wakeful night
Definition (adj) casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
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her easy virtue
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he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
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wanton behavior
Definition (adv) with few burdens
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experienced travellers travel light