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light1    Audio Help   [lahyt] Pronunciation Key noun, adjective, -er, -est, verb, light·ed or lit, light·ing.
–noun
1.something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.
2.Physics.
a.Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon.
b.a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
3.the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
4.an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon.
5.the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the light of a candle.
6.the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the first light.
7.daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east.
8.daytime: Summer has more hours of light.
9.a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light.
10.a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match: Could you give me a light?
11.a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes.
12.the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light.
13.the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed her in the light.
14.a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary: He became one of the leading lights of Restoration drama.
15.Art.
a.the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture.
b.one of the brightest parts of a picture.
16.a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes.
17.a measure or supply of light; illumination: The wall cuts off our light.
18.spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment.
19.Architecture.
a.Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash.
b.a window, esp. a small one.
20.mental insight; understanding.
21.lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed: to act according to one's lights.
22.a lighthouse.
23.Archaic. the eyesight.
–adjective
24.having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightest room in the entire house.
25.pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue.
26.(of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color.
–verb (used with object)
27.to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite.
28.to turn or switch on (an electric light): One flick of the master switch lights all the lamps in the room.
29.to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room is lighted by two large chandeliers.
30.to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often fol. by up): Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom.
31.to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, esp. with joy, animation, or the like (often fol. by up): A smile lit up her face. Her presence lighted up the room.
32.to guide or conduct with a light: a candle to light you to bed.
–verb (used without object)
33.to take fire or become kindled: The damp wood refused to light.
34.to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually fol. by up): He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking.
35.to become illuminated when switched on: This table lamp won't light.
36.to become bright, as with light or color (often fol. by up): The sky lights up at sunset.
37.to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often fol. by up).
—Idioms
38.bring to light, to discover or reveal: The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization.
39.come to light, to be discovered or revealed: Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light.
40.hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes.
41.in a good (or bad) light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light.
42.in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering: It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments.
43.light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption: We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
44.see the light,
a.to come into existence or being.
b.to be made public.
c.to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light.
45.shed or throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing.
[Origin: bef. 900; (n. and adj.) ME; OE léoht; c. OS lioht, OFris liacht, D, G licht, Goth liuhath (n.); akin to ON ljōs (n.), ljōss (adj.), L lūx (n.), Gk leukós bright, white; (v.) ME lighten, OE līhtan, c. OS liuhtian, OHG liuhten (G leuchten), Goth liuhtjan]

—Related forms
lightful, adjective
light·ful·ly, adverb
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light2    Audio Help   [lahyt] Pronunciation Key adjective, -er, -est, adverb, -er, -est, noun
–adjective
1.of little weight; not heavy: a light load.
2.of little weight in proportion to bulk; of low specific gravity: a light metal.
3.of less than the usual or average weight: light clothing.
4.weighing less than the proper or standard amount: to be caught using light weights in trade.
5.of small amount, force, intensity, etc.: light trading on the stock market; a light rain; light sleep.
6.using or applying little or slight pressure or force: The child petted the puppy with light, gentle strokes.
7.not distinct; faint: The writing on the page had become light and hard to read.
8.easy to endure, deal with, or perform; not difficult or burdensome: light duties.
9.not very profound or serious; amusing or entertaining: light reading.
10.of little importance or consequence; trivial: The loss of his job was no light matter.
11.easily digested: light food.
12.low in any substance, as sugar, starch, or tars, that is considered harmful or undesirable: light cigarettes.
13.(of alcoholic beverages)
a.not heavy or strong: a light apéritif.
b.(esp. of beer and wine) having fewer calories and usually a lower alcohol content than the standard product.
14.spongy or well-leavened, as cake.
15.(of soil) containing much sand; porous or crumbly.
16.slender or delicate in form or appearance: a light, graceful figure.
17.airy or buoyant in movement: When she dances, she's as light as a feather.
18.nimble or agile: light on one's feet.
19.free from trouble, sorrow, or worry; carefree: a light heart.
20.cheerful; gay: a light laugh.
21.characterized by lack of proper seriousness; frivolous: light conduct.
22.sexually promiscuous; loose.
23.easily swayed; changeable; volatile: a heart light of love; His is a life of a man light of purpose.
24.dizzy; slightly delirious: I get light on one martini.
25.Military. lightly armed or equipped: light cavalry.
26.having little or no cargo, encumbrance, or the like; not burdened: a light freighter drawing little water.
27.adapted by small weight or slight build for small loads or swift movement: The grocer bought a light truck for deliveries.
28.using small-scale machinery primarily for the production of consumer goods: light industry.
29.Nautical. noting any sail of light canvas set only in moderate or calm weather, as a royal, skysail, studdingsail, gaff topsail, or spinnaker.
30.Meteorology. (of wind) having a speed up to 7 mph (3 m/sec). Compare light air, light breeze.
31.Phonetics. (of l-sounds) resembling a front vowel in quality; clear: French l is lighter than English l.
32.Prosody. (of a syllable)
a.unstressed.
b.short.
33.Poker. being in debt to the pot: He's a dollar light.
–adverb
34.lightly: to travel light.
35.with no load or cargo hauled or carried: a locomotive running light to its roundhouse.
–noun
36.a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
—Idiom
37.make light of, to treat as unimportant or trivial: They made light of our hard-won victory.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME; OE léoht, līht; c. OFris li(u)cht, OS -līht, D licht, G leicht, ON léttr, Goth leihts]

—Synonyms 7. indistinct; faded. 10. trifling, inconsiderable. 19. cheery, happy. 21. flighty.
—Antonyms 1. heavy.
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–verb (used without object), light·ed or lit, light·ing.
1.to get down or descend, as from a horse or a vehicle.
2.to come to rest, as on a spot or thing; fall or settle upon; land: The bird lighted on the branch. My eye lighted on some friends in the crowd.
3.to come by chance; happen; hit (usually fol. by on or upon): to light on a clue; to light on an ideal picnic spot.
4.to fall, as a stroke, weapon, vengeance, or choice, on a place or person: The choice lighted upon our candidate.
—Verb phrases
5.light into, Informal. to make a vigorous physical or verbal attack on: He would light into anyone with the slightest provocation.
6.light out, Slang. to leave quickly; depart hurriedly: He lit out of here as fast as his legs would carry him.
[Origin: bef. 900; ME lihten, OE līhtan to make light, relieve of a weight; see light2]
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light 1    Audio Help   (līt)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
  1. Physics
    1. Electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from about 4,000 (violet) to about 7,700 (red) angstroms and may be perceived by the normal unaided human eye.
    2. Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
    3. A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture: Turn out the lights when you leave.
    4. The illumination derived from a source of light: by the light of the moon.
    5. The particular quantity or quality of such illumination: moved the lamp closer to get better light.
    6. The pathway or route of such illumination to a person: You're standing in his light.
    7. Daylight.
    8. Dawn; daybreak.
    9. Something that provides information or clarification: threw some light on the question.
    10. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.
  2. The sensation of perceiving light; brightness: a sudden light that made me blink.
    1. A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture: Turn out the lights when you leave.
    2. The illumination derived from a source of light: by the light of the moon.
    3. The particular quantity or quality of such illumination: moved the lamp closer to get better light.
    4. The pathway or route of such illumination to a person: You're standing in his light.
    5. Daylight.
    6. Dawn; daybreak.
    7. Something that provides information or clarification: threw some light on the question.
    8. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.
  4. A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon or traffic signal.
    1. Daylight.
    2. Dawn; daybreak.
    3. Something that provides information or clarification: threw some light on the question.
    4. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.
  6. Something, such as a window, that admits illumination.
  7. Architecture One of two or more openings in a window divided by a mullion or mullions.
  8. A source of fire, such as a match or cigarette lighter.
  9. Spiritual awareness; illumination.
    1. Something that provides information or clarification: threw some light on the question.
    2. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source: in the light of experience.
  11. Public attention; general knowledge: brought the scandal to light.
  12. A way of looking at or considering a matter; an aspect: saw the situation in a different light.
  13. Archaic Eyesight.
  14. lights One's individual opinions, choices, or standards: acted according to their own lights.
  15. A person who inspires or is adored by another: My daughter is the light of my life.
  16. A prominent or distinguished person; a luminary: one of the leading lights of the theater.
  17. An expression of the eyes: a strange light in her eyes.
  18. Light In Quaker doctrine, the guiding spirit or divine presence in each person.
  19. The representation of light in art.

v.   light·ed or lit (lĭt), light·ing, lights

v.   tr.
  1. To set on fire; ignite or kindle.
  2. To cause to give out light; make luminous: lit a lamp.
  3. To provide, cover, or fill with light; illuminate: fireworks lighting the sky.
  4. To signal, direct, or guide with or as if with illumination.
  5. To enliven or animate: A smile lit her face.

v.   intr.
  1. To start to burn; be ignited or kindled: Green wood does not light easily.
  2. To emit light; be lighted: Wait until the indicator lights up.

adj.   light·er, light·est
    1. Having a greater rather than lesser degree of lightness.
    2. Of or being an additive primary color.
  2. Characterized by or filled with light; bright: a room that is light when the shutters are open.
  3. Not dark in color; fair: light hair and skin.
  4. Served with milk or cream. Used of coffee.

Phrasal Verb(s):
light up
  1. To become or cause to become animated or cheerful.
  2. To start smoking a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.

Idiom(s):
in (the) light of
In consideration of; in relationship to.

Idiom(s):
light a fire under
To urge or move to action.

Idiom(s):
light at the end of the tunnel
The prospect of success, relief, or escape after strenuous effort.

[Middle English, from Old English lēoht, līht; see leuk- in Indo-European roots.]

Usage Note: Lighted and lit are equally acceptable as past tense and past participle of light. Both forms are also well established as adjectives: a lighted (or lit) candle.

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adj.   light·er, light·est
    1. Of relatively little weight; not heavy: a light load.
    2. Of relatively little weight for its size or bulk: Balsa is a light wood.
    3. Of less than the correct, standard, or legal weight: a light pound.
    4. Of little quantity; scanty: light snow.
    5. Consuming or using relatively moderate amounts; abstemious: a light eater; a light smoker.
    6. Not harsh or severe: gave the offender a light sentence.
    7. Easily digested: a light supper.
    8. Having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened: light pastries.
    9. Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
    10. Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.
  2. Exerting little force or impact; gentle: a light pat.
  3. Indistinct; faint: light print that I could barely make out.
    1. Of little quantity; scanty: light snow.
    2. Consuming or using relatively moderate amounts; abstemious: a light eater; a light smoker.
    3. Not harsh or severe: gave the offender a light sentence.
    4. Easily digested: a light supper.
    5. Having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened: light pastries.
    6. Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
    7. Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.
  5. Demanding little exertion or effort; not burdensome: light household tasks.
  6. Having little importance; insignificant: light, idle chatter.
  7. Intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound: a light comedy.
  8. Free from worries or troubles; blithe: a light heart.
  9. Characterized by frivolity; silly or trivial.
  10. Liable to change; fickle.
  11. Mildly dizzy or faint: felt light in the head.
  12. Lacking in ethical discrimination.
  13. Moving easily and quickly; nimble: The dancer was light and graceful.
  14. Designed for ease and quickness of movement; having a relatively slim structure and little weight: light aircraft.
  15. Designed to carry relatively little weight: a light truck.
  16. Carrying little equipment or armament: light cavalry; light tanks.
  17. Requiring relatively little equipment and using relatively simple processes to produce consumer goods: light industry.
  18. Easily awakened or disturbed: a light sleeper.
    1. Easily digested: a light supper.
    2. Having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened: light pastries.
    3. Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
    4. Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.
  20. Having a loose, porous consistency: light soil.
  21. Containing a relatively small amount of a potentially harmful ingredient, such as alcohol, fat, or sodium: light beer; light mayonnaise.
  22. Linguistics
    1. Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
    2. Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.

adv.   lighter, lightest
  1. In a light manner; lightly.
  2. With little weight and few burdens: traveling light.

intr.v.   light·ed or lit (lĭt), light·ing, lights
  1. To get down, as from a vehicle or horse; dismount.
  2. To descend to the ground after flight; land.
  3. To come upon one unexpectedly: Misfortune lighted upon him.
  4. To come upon by chance or accident. Used with on or upon: lit on the perfect solution to the problem.

Phrasal Verb(s):
light into Informal
To attack verbally or physically; assail.
light out Informal
To leave hastily; run off.

Idiom(s):
go light on
To treat casually or gingerly.

[Middle English, from Old English lēoht, līht; see legwh- in Indo-European roots.]

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light  (n.)
"brightness," O.E. leht, earlier leoht, from W.Gmc. *leukhtam (cf. O.Fris. liacht, M.Du. lucht, Ger. Licht), from PIE *leuk- "light, brightness" (cf. Skt. rocate "shines;" Arm. lois "light," lusin "moon;" Gk. leukos "bright, shining, white;" L. lucere "to shine," lux "light," lucidus "clear;" O.C.S. luci "light;" Lith. laukas "pale;" Welsh llug "gleam, glimmer;" O.Ir. loche "lightning," luchair "brightness;" Hittite lukezi "is bright"). The -gh- was an Anglo-Fr. scribal attempt to render the O.E. hard -h- sound, which has since disappeared. The fig. spiritual sense was in O.E.; the sense of "mental illumination" is first recorded c.1449. Meaning "something used for igniting" is from 1684. Lighthouse is from 1622; light bulb is from 1884. The verb is from O.E. lyhtan (cf. O.S. liohtian, Ger. leuchten, Goth. liuhtjan).

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light  (adj.)
"not heavy," from O.E. leoht, from P.Gmc. *lingkhtaz (cf. O.N. lettr, Swed. lätt, O.Fris., M.Du. licht, Ger. leicht, Goth. leihts), from PIE base *le(n)gwh- "light, easy, agile, nimble" (cf. L. levis "light;" see lever). The notion in make light of (1526) is of "unimportance." Alternate spelling lite, preferred by advertisers, is first recorded 1962. Light-fingered "thievish" is from 1547; light-headed "dizzy" is from 1537; light-hearted "cheerful" is from c.1400. Light-weight is 1773 in pugilism and horse-racing; figurative sense of "inconsequential" first attested 1809. Light-skirts "woman of easy virtue" is attested from 1597.

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light  (v.)
"touch down," from O.E. lihtan "to alight," from P.Gmc. *linkhtijan, lit. "to make light," from *lingkhtaz "not heavy." Apparently the ground sense is "to dismount a horse, etc., and thus relieve it of one's weight." To light out "leave hastily" is 1870, from a nautical meaning "move out, move heavy objects," of unknown origin but perhaps belonging to this word.

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adjective
1. of comparatively little physical weight or density; "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C" [ant: heavy] 
2. (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder" [ant: dark] 
3. of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment; "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons" [ant: heavy] 
4. not great in degree or quantity or number; "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney" [ant: heavy] 
5. psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles; "a light heart" [ant: heavy] 
6. characterized by or emitting light; "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light" [ant: dark] 
7. (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress; "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable" [syn: unaccented] 
8. easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned; "a light diet" 
9. (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency; "light soil" 
10. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell" [syn: clean] 
11. moving easily and quickly; nimble; "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step" 
12. demanding little effort; not burdensome; "light housework"; "light exercise" 
13. of little intensity or power or force; "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze" [ant: heavy] 
14. (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average; "light water is ordinary water" [ant: heavy] 
15. weak and likely to lose consciousness; "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep" [syn: faint] 
16. very thin and insubstantial; "thin paper"; "light summer dresses" 
17. marked by temperance in indulgence; "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper" [syn: abstemious] 
18. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight" 
19. having little importance; "losing his job was no light matter" 
20. intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound; "light verse"; "a light comedy" 
21. silly or trivial; "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter" [syn: idle] 
22. designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight; "light aircraft"; "a light truck" 
23. having relatively few calories; "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet" 
24. (of sleep) easily disturbed; "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night" 
25. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior" [syn: easy] 

adverb
1. with few burdens; "experienced travellers travel light" [syn: lightly] 

noun
1. (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; "the light was filtered through a soft glass window" 
2. any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights" 
3. a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand" 
4. the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun" [syn: luminosity] 
5. an illuminated area; "he stepped into the light" 
6. a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; "follow God's light" 
7. the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark" 
8. a person regarded very fondly; "the light of my life" 
9. having abundant light or illumination; "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good" [ant: dark] 
10. mental understanding as an enlightening experience; "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?" 
11. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes" [syn: sparkle] 
12. public awareness; "it brought the scandal to light" 
13. a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul [syn: Inner Light] 
14. a visual warning signal; "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner" 
15. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?" [syn: lighter] 

verb
1. make lighter or brighter; "This lamp lightens the room a bit" 
2. begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" [syn: light up] 
3. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him" [syn: alight] 
4. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette" [syn: ignite] [ant: blow out] 
5. fall to somebody by assignment or lot; "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims" [syn: fall] 
6. alight from (a horse) [syn: unhorse] 

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In addition to the idioms beginning with light, also see begin to see daylight (see the light of day); bring to light; come to light; go light on; green light; heavy (light) heart; hide one's light; in a good (bad) light; in the cold light of day; in the light of; lace (light) into; leading light; make light of; many hands make light work; once over lightly; out cold (like a light); see the light; shed light on; sweetness and light; travel light; trip the light fantastic.


The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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light1 [lait] noun
the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen
Example: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.
Arabic: ضَوْء
Chinese (Simplified): 光
Chinese (Traditional): 光
Czech: světlo
Danish: lys
Dutch: licht
Estonian: valgus
Finnish: valo
French: lumière
German: das Licht
Greek: φως
Hungarian: fény
Icelandic: ljós, birta
Indonesian: sinar
Japanese: 光
Korean: 빛
Latvian: gaisma
Lithuanian: šviesa
Norwegian: lys
Polish: światło
Portuguese (Brazil): luz
Portuguese (Portugal): luz
Romanian: lumină
Russian: свет
Slovak: svetlo
Slovenian: svetloba
Spanish: luz
Swedish: ljus
Turkish: ışık
light2 [lait] noun
something which gives light (eg a lamp)
Example: Suddenly all the lights went out.
Arabic: مِصْباح، قِنْديل
Chinese (Simplified): 灯
Chinese (Traditional): 燈
Czech: světlo
Danish: lys; belysning
Dutch: licht
Estonian: valgus
Finnish: valo
French: lumière
German: das Licht
Greek: φως
Hungarian: fény(forrás)
Icelandic: ljós
Indonesian: lampu
Japanese: 明かり
Korean: 발광체
Latvian: apgaismojums
Lithuanian: šviesa, lempa
Norwegian: lampe, lys
Polish: światło
Portuguese (Brazil): luz
Portuguese (Portugal): luz
Romanian: lumină
Russian: источник света
Slovak: svetlo
Slovenian: luč
Spanish: luz, lámpara
Swedish: ljus, lyse
Turkish: ışık
light3 [lait] noun
something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame
Example: Have you got a light for my cigarette?
Arabic: وَسيلَة إشْعال
Chinese (Simplified): 点火物
Chinese (Traditional): 點火物
Czech: oheň
Danish: ild
Dutch: vuur
Estonian: tuli
Finnish: tuli
French: feu
German: das Feuer
Greek: φωτιά
Hungarian: tűz
Icelandic: eldur; eldpÿta, kveikjari
Indonesian: api
Japanese: 火
Korean: 점화물
Latvian: gaismas avots; uguns; liesma
Lithuanian: ugnis
Norwegian: fyr(stikker)
Polish: ogień
Portuguese (Brazil): fogo
Portuguese (Portugal): lume
Romanian: foc
Russian: огонь
Slovak: oheň
Slovenian: ogenj
Spanish: fuego
Swedish: eld
Turkish: ateş, kibrit, çakmak
light4 [lait] noun
a way of viewing or regarding
Example: He regarded her action in a favourable light.
Arabic: نَظْرَه
Chinese (Simplified): 见解
Chinese (Traditional): 見解
Czech: světlo
Danish: lys
Dutch: licht
Estonian: valgus
Finnish: valo
French: jour
German: das Licht
Greek: σκοπιά, θεώρηση
Hungarian: megvilágítás
Icelandic: í (jákvæðu) ljósi
Indonesian: pandangan
Japanese: 見方
Korean: 견해
Latvian: aspekts; viedoklis
Lithuanian: šviesa
Norwegian: lys
Polish: światło
Portuguese (Brazil): luz
Portuguese (Portugal): luz
Romanian: lumină
Russian: свет
Slovak: svetlo
Slovenian: luč
Spanish: perspectiva
Swedish: ljus. dager
Turkish: görüş
light1 [lait] adjective
having light; not dark
Example: The studio was a large, light room.
Arabic: مُضيء
Chinese (Simplified): 明亮的
Chinese (Traditional): 明亮的
Czech: světlý
Danish: lys
Dutch: licht
Estonian: valge
French: clair
German: licht, hell
Greek: φωτεινός
Hungarian: világos
Icelandic: bjartur
Indonesian: terang
Japanese: 明るい
Korean: 밝은
Latvian: gaišs
Lithuanian: šviesus
Norwegian: lys
Polish: jasny
Portuguese (Brazil): claro
Portuguese (Portugal): claro
Romanian: luminos
Russian: светлый
Slovak: svetlý
Slovenian: svetel
Spanish: claro, luminoso
Swedish: ljus
Turkish: aydınlık
light2 [lait] adjective
(of a colour) pale; closer to white than black
Example: light green
Arabic: فاتِح
Chinese (Simplified): 淡色的
Chinese (Traditional): 淡色的
Czech: světlý
Danish: lys; lyse-
Dutch: licht-
Estonian: hele-
French: clair
German: hell
Greek: ανοιχτός (για χρώμα)
Hungarian: halvány, világos
Icelandic: ljós-
Indonesian: terang, muda
Japanese: うすい
Korean: (색깔이) 엷은
Latvian: gaišs
Lithuanian: šviesus
Norwegian: lyse-
Polish: jasny
Portuguese (Brazil): claro
Portuguese (Portugal): claro
Romanian: deschis
Russian: светлый
Slovak: svetlý
Slovenian: svetel
Spanish: claro
Swedish: ljus-
Turkish: açık, soluk
light1 [laitlit] verb
to give light to
Example: The room was lit only by candles.
Arabic: يُضيء
Chinese (Simplified): 照亮
Chinese (Traditional): 照亮
Czech: osvětlit
Danish: oplyse
Dutch: verlichten
Estonian: valgustama
French: éclairer
German: erleuchten
Greek: φωτίζω
Hungarian: (meg)világít
Icelandic: lÿsa
Japanese: 明るくする
Korean: 밝히다
Latvian: apgaismot
Lithuanian: apšviesti
Norwegian: belyse
Polish: oświetlić
Portuguese (Brazil): iluminar
Portuguese (Portugal): iluminar
Romanian: a lumina
Russian: освещать
Slovak: osvetliť
Slovenian: razsvetliti
Spanish: iluminar
Swedish: lysa upp
Turkish: aydınlatmak
light2 [laitlit] verb
to (make something) catch fire
Example: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.
Arabic: يَشْتَعِل
Chinese (Simplified): 点燃
Chinese (Traditional): 點燃
Czech: zapálit
Danish: tænde
Dutch: aansteken, ontsteken
Estonian: süütama, süttima
French: (s')allumer
German: anzünden
Greek: ανάβω, κάνω κτ. να ανάψει
Hungarian: (meg)gyújt
Icelandic: kveikja
Indonesian: menyalakan
Japanese: 火をつける
Korean: 불이 붙다; 불을 붙이다
Latvian: iedegt; aizdegt; iedegties; aizdegties
Lithuanian: už(si)degti, užžiebti
Norwegian: tenne på, ta fyr
Polish: zapalić
Portuguese (Brazil): acender
Portuguese (Portugal): acender-se
Romanian: a (se) aprinde
Russian: зажигать(ся)
Slovak: zapáliť
Slovenian: prižgati (se)
Spanish: encender
Swedish: tända
Turkish: yakmak, yanmak
light1 [lait] adjective
easy to lift or carry; of little weight
Example: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.
Arabic: خَفيف، غَيْر ثَقيل
Chinese (Simplified): 轻的
Chinese (Traditional): 輕的
Czech: lehký
Danish: let
Dutch: licht
Estonian: kerge
Finnish: kevyt
French: léger
German: leicht
Greek: ελαφρύς
Hungarian: könnyű
Icelandic: léttur
Indonesian: ringan
Japanese: 軽い
Korean: 가벼운
Latvian: viegls
Lithuanian: lengvas
Norwegian: lett
Polish: lekki
Portuguese (Brazil): leve
Portuguese (Portugal): leve
Romanian: uşor
Russian: лёгкий
Slovak: ľahký
Slovenian: lahek
Spanish: ligero
Swedish: lätt
Turkish: hafif
light2 [lait] adjective
easy to bear, suffer or do
Example: Next time the punishment will not be so light.
Arabic: خَفيف، غَيْر شَديد
Chinese (Simplified): 容易承受的
Chinese (Traditional): 容易承受的
Czech: lehký
Danish: let
Dutch: licht
Estonian: kerge
Finnish: lievä
French: léger
German: leicht
Greek: ελαφρός, υποφερτός
Hungarian: enyhe
Icelandic: léttur, vægur
Indonesian: ringan
Japanese: きびしくない
Korean: (벌·부담·병이) 가벼운
Latvian: niecīgs; neievērojams
Lithuanian: lengvas
Norwegian: mild
Polish: lekki
Portuguese (Brazil): leve
Portuguese (Portugal): leve
Romanian: uşor
Russian: мягкий; лёгкий
Slovak: ľahký
Slovenian: lahek
Spanish: leve
Swedish: