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light

/ˈlaɪt/

US UK

noun

plural lights

[noncount] :the form of energy that makes it possible to see things :the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, a lamp, etc.

The light was bright/dazzling.

The landscape was bathed/awash in light.

a ray/shaft/beam of light

a source of light = a light source

a photograph taken in low/dim light

the light of the moon

a mixture of light and shadow

The windows let fresh air and light into the room.

a plant that grows best in direct/indirect light [=with light shining directly/indirectly on it]

natural light [=sunlight]

artificial light [=light produced by electric lamps] - sometimes used figuratively

He hates the harsh light of publicity.

[count] a source of light (such as an electric lamp)

turn/switch on/off the light

a fluorescent light

a light fixture [=a lamp that is permanently attached to a wall, ceiling, etc.]

a warning light

The lights suddenly went out.

The lights suddenly came on.

the twinkling lights of the city below

the bright lights of Broadway

a light switch [=a switch for turning lights on and off]

The lights are on, so there must be somebody at home. - see also nightlight

a light on a vehicle

His car's battery died because he left his lights on.

[singular] :a way of showing or understanding something or someone

The situation looks less serious when looked at in a certain light. [=in a certain way]

I see things in a different light now. [=I see/understand things differently now]

The defendants were shown/depicted in a bad light [=in a way that made them seem bad] by the lawyer.

The news about his marital problems does not place/put him in a good light. [=does not make him appear to be a good person]

She tried to explain her behavior in the best light possible. [=in a way that would make her appear as good as possible]

[count] :a light or set of lights used to control traffic :traffic light

Turn left at the next light.

The light was red.

We were waiting for the light to turn green.

[singular] informal :a flame for lighting a cigarette

I need a light for my cigarette.

Do you have a light?

I didn't have any matches, but a stranger gave me a light. [=lit my cigarette for me]

[noncount] formal :daylight

Things look different by the light of day.

We woke up at first light. [=at dawn; at sunrise; when the sun came up] - see also see the light of day (below)

[singular] :a quality in a person's eyes that shows emotion

I saw the light of recognition in her eye.

lights [plural]

light colors :colors that are more white than black

the composition of lights and darks in the painting/photograph

light-colored clothes

Wash the lights and the darks separately. - see also green light, leading light, northern lights, southern lights sweetness and light at sweetness

according to your lights

formal :according to your idea of what is right

You know my views on the matter; but of course you must act according to your (own) lights. [=you must be guided by your own opinions about what is right]

a light at the end of the tunnel

a reason to believe that a bad situation will end soon or that a long and difficult job will be finished soon

They are falling deeper into debt, and there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

The work on our house has been going on for months, but we're finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

bring (something) to light

to tell people about (something) :to make (something) known

Many new facts were brought to light during the investigation.

cast/shed/throw light on

to help to explain (something) :to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)

She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena.

I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.

come to light

to become known

Other details have come to light because of this investigation.

She was angry when it came to light that some people were being promoted unfairly.

hide your light under a bushel

xem bushel

in someone's light

blocking the light that someone needs to see or read something

She asked him to move back a few steps because he was in her light.

in the cold light of day

xem cold

in the light of

or US in light of

while thinking about (something that affects the way you see or understand things)

You should think about their advice in light of your own needs.

It is impossible to come to a conclusion in the light of the data we have here.

You should read the story in light of your own experiences.

because of (something)

It's a particularly important topic in light of recent events.

light dawns

When people suddenly understand something that they had not understood before, (a/the) light dawns (on them).

When she saw the guilty look on her husband's face, a light dawned, and she knew he had been lying to her.

more heat than light

xem heat

out like a light

informal

asleep

As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was out like a light.

unconscious

He took one punch to the jaw and was out like a light.

punch someone's lights out

xem punch

see the light

informal :to suddenly understand or realize the truth of something

Many people doubted his theory, but most of them have now finally seen the light. [=most of them now realize that his theory is correct]

see the light of day

to be seen or used

our fine china, which hasn't seen the light of day in at least 10 years

to become publicly known

Important documents in this case have never seen the light of day.

Her theory first saw the light of day in a well-respected magazine.

set light to

chiefly Brit :to cause (something) to begin burning

used a match to set light to [=set fire to] the paper

the light of your life

a person you love very much and who makes you happy

His daughter is the light of his life.

trip the light fantastic

xem trip

adjective

lighter; -est

not dark or deep in color :pale

light blue

She has a light complexion.

He has light [=fair] skin/hair.

having a lot of light :bright

a light and airy room

having the light of the day

We're planning to leave as soon as it's light. [=as soon as there is daylight]

We're hoping to arrive while it's still light out. [=to arrive before night has fallen]

In summer it gets light earlier and stays light later than in winter. - compare 4light

verb

lights; lighted or lit ; lighting

[+ obj] :to provide light for (something)

They used candles to light the room. = They lighted/lit the room with candles.

a dimly/poorly lit room

a brightly lit room

a well-lighted place

Our guide used a candle to light the way. [=to show the way that had to be followed]

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to burn

light a match/candle

I lit (up) a cigarette for him. = I lit him a cigarette. - see also light up 3 (below)

[no obj] :to begin to burn

waiting for the wood to light

light a fire under (someone)

US informal :to cause (someone) to move or work more quickly and effectively

I've never seen him work so hard. Someone must have lit a fire under him.

light into

[phrasal verb]

light into (someone) US informal :to attack or criticize (someone) forcefully

He lit into his employees for their sloppy work. [=he criticized them very harshly]

She lit into her opponent and did not let up.

light on/upon

[phrasal verb]

light on/upon (something) :to find or see (something) by chance

Researchers have lit upon [=found] a solution.

His eye lit on a story in the newspaper.

light out

[phrasal verb] US informal :to leave in a hurry for someplace

He suddenly lit out for home.

light up

[phrasal verb]

a of a light :to become lit :to begin shining

All of the lights on the display suddenly lit up. - often used figuratively

His eyes/face lit up [=he looked very happy and pleased] when she walked in the room.

b informal of a telephone :to show a light indicating that someone is calling

When the DJ announced a contest, the phones lit up. [=the lights on the phones lit up because many people were calling]

light (something) up or light up (something) :to provide light for (something) :to fill (something) with light

light up a room = light a room up

Fireworks lit up the sky. - often used figuratively

A smile lights up her whole face. [=a smile makes her whole face look happy and radiant]

Her smile lights up the room. [=she has an extremely bright and attractive smile]

informal :to light a cigarette

I can't wait to light up [=smoke a cigarette] after work.

adjective

lighter; -est

not heavy :having little weight or less than usual weight

This suitcase is light enough for a child to carry.

The truck was carrying a light load.

How heavy is it? Not very: it's actually quite light.

It's very light in weight. = It's of very light weight.

This box is lighter than I thought it would be.

She would like to be a few pounds lighter. = She would like to be lighter by a few pounds. [=she would like to weigh less than she does by a few pounds]

Aluminum is a light metal.

lifting light weights

This box is as light as a feather. [=very light]

small in size and weight

He has a light build.

less in amount or degree than usual

Only a light turnout is expected for the election.

Traffic was light this morning.

I have only a light course load this semester.

The stock market was slightly up today in light trading.

light rain/snow

She was wearing light makeup.

light perfume

not strong or violent :moderate

a light breeze

not great or large

The storm caused only light [=slight] damage. [=the storm did not cause much damage]

light competition

Casualties have so far been light.

not difficult to accept or bear

a light responsibility :not harsh or severe

light punishment

He was given a surprisingly light sentence for his crimes.

slight or minor in degree or effect

She has a light cold.

light discipline

These shrubs require only a little light pruning. - opposite heavy

not involving a lot of physical effort

light lifting

doing a little light housework

light exercise/exertion

a light practice session

It's a big job, but many hands make light work. [=if many people work on it, it will be easier to do] - opposite heavy

not loud or forceful

light footsteps

a light tread

a light touch

just a light tap on the ball/shoulder - opposite heavy

not important or serious :intended mainly for entertainment

doing some light reading - opposite heavy

not dense and thick

He has a light beard.

a light growth of timber

an animal's light summer coat

light fog/smoke

light soil - opposite heavy

made with thin cloth and not very warm

a light coat/blanket - opposite heavy

eating, drinking, or using a small amount of something

He's a light eater/smoker/drinker/user.

light alcohol consumption

producing a small amount of something

a shrub that is a light bloomer [=a shrub that does not produce many flowers]

not done often or in large amounts

light smoking - opposite heavy

not having a large amount of food :not making your stomach feel full

We ate a light lunch.

a light snack

made with fewer calories or with less of some ingredient than usual

light beer

not rich, dense, or thick

light cream

light syrup - opposite heavy

designed to carry a small load or few passengers

a light truck

a refueling point for light aircraft

not as large and powerful as other weapons, machines, etc.

light artillery

light machinery

c of a group of soldiers :having fewer and smaller weapons and less armor than other groups but able to move quickly

light infantry/cavalry - compare 2light

light on

having or using a small amount of (something)

a essay that is light on facts but heavy on speculation

She asked him to go light on the mustard. [=to not use a large amount of mustard]

light on your feet

capable of moving in a quick and graceful way

He's very light on his feet for such a big person.

light sleeper

someone who wakes up easily

She's a very light sleeper. The slightest noise will wake her.

make light of

to treat (something, such as a problem) in a joking way :to not be serious about (something important)

I don't mean to make light of this very serious issue.

He made light of his recent lossesbut you could tell he was worried about them.

adverb

lighter; -est

eat light

US :to eat foods that will not cause you to gain weight

She is careful to eat light and exercise often.

travel light

to travel with little baggage

savvy vacationers who have learned to travel light

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