Light

noun lights · lite · lighte · lyght · lyghte · licht

1. uncountable Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light. As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
2. broadly, countable, uncountable Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation). black light
3. broadly, countable, uncommon, uncountable Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength. It’s everywhere. At this moment, as you sit quietly reading this book, you are awash in it. At work, it’s emanating from your electronic devices; step outside for lunch, and the sun bathes you in it. You may receive an extra dose of it when you visit your doctor, pass through security at the airport
4. countable A source of illumination. Put that light out!
5. countable, uncountable A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit. We turned off all the lights and went to sleep.
6. countable, uncountable A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights. To get to our house, turn right at the third light.
7. countable, figuratively, uncountable Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information. Can you throw any light on this problem?
8. archaic, countable, in plural, uncountable Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts. Now these notions are twofold, actions or habits[…], which are durable lights and notions, which we may use when we will.
9. countable, uncountable A notable person within a specific field or discipline. Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
10. countable, uncountable The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
11. countable, uncountable A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded. I'm really seeing you in a different light today.
12. countable, uncountable A flame or something used to create fire. "There will, I expect, be many such - possibly whole cities in flames - when we consider how many folk may have dropped with lights in their hands."
13. countable, slang, uncountable A cigarette lighter. Hey, buddy, you got a light?
14. countable, uncountable A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame. a Bengal light
15. countable, uncountable A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any. This facade has eight south-facing lights.
16. countable, uncountable The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue. The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.
17. countable, informal, uncountable A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
18. countable, uncountable Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. The duke yet would have dark deeds darkly answered; he would never bring them to light.
19. countable, uncountable The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision). My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eies, it also is gone from me.
20. countable, uncountable The brightness of the eye or eyes. He seemed to find his way without his eyes; / For out o'door he went without their helps, / And, to the last, bended their light on me.

Similar: visible light, luminance, radiation

verb lights · lighting · lit · lighted

1. transitive To start (a fire). We lit the fire to get some heat.
2. transitive To set fire to; to set burning. She lit her last match.
3. transitive To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark. I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night.
4. intransitive To become ignited; to take fire. This soggy match will not light.
5. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light. His bishops lead him forth, and light him on.
6. transitive To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability. Light the extra ball by amassing 500 million points in the wizard mode.

adjective lighter · lightest · lite · lighte · lyght · lyghte

1. Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure. The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.
2. Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma. She had light skin.
3. Served with extra milk or cream. Do you want your coffee light or black? -I like mine light.

Similar: with milk, with cream, ablaze, coruscating, dazzling, effulgent, flashy, gleaming, glowing, hot, illuminated, incandescent

adjective lighter · lightest · lite · lighte · lyght · lyghte

1. Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy. a light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons
2. Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity. feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water
3. Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished. to issue light coin
4. Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
5. Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads. a light aircraft ; a light tank
6. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons. light infantry; a troop of light horse
7. Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light. if a ship is light or partially loaded ; the light draft of a vessel, or its light displacement
8. Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose. the light locomotives ; a locomotive may be moved light
9. With low viscosity.
10. Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised. a light bread ; sponge cake is a light cake
11. Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc. This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it.
12. Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity. a light drizzle//a light rain was falling//a light snow set in
13. Gentle; having little force or momentum. This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.
14. Easy to endure or perform. light duties around the house
15. Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance. I made some light comment, and we moved on.
16. obsolete Unchaste, wanton. Long after lay he musing at her mood, / Much grieu'd to thinke that gentle Dame so light, / For whose defence he was to shed his blood.
17. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift. Unmarried men are best friends, best masters […] but not always best subjects, for they are light to run away.
18. Fast; nimble.
19. dated Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile. a light, vain person; a light mind
20. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy. Ogden Nash was a writer of light verse.
21. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy. Are his wits safe? Is he not light of brain?
22. Easily interrupted by stimulation. light sleep; light anesthesia
23. Cheerful. I wish you a good day, and you'll find a way To make your spirits light & gay

Similar: ablaze, coruscating, dazzling, effulgent, flashy, gleaming, glowing, hot, illuminated, incandescent, irradiated, lit

adverb lighter · lightest · lite · lighte · lyght · lyghte

1. Carrying little. I prefer to travel light.

noun lights · lite · lighte · lyght · lyghte · licht

1. A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
2. See lights (“lungs”).
3. Australia, uncountable A low-alcohol lager. We crossed to the pub on the corner of Carlisle Street and I ordered two schooners of old for him and one of light for me.
4. historical A member of the light cavalry.

Similar: luminance, radiation

verb lights · lighting · lighted · lite · lighte

1. To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter.
2. To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. His mailèd habergeon she did undight, / And from his head his heavy burgonet did light.
3. broadly To leave; to depart.

verb lights · lighting · lit · lighted

1. To find by chance. I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's.
2. To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice. "Sacredam!" he cried, when his eyes lit upon Buck. "Dat one dam bully dog! Eh? How moch?"
3. archaic To alight; to land or come down. She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet.

noun Lights

1. honorific Honorific alternative letter-case form of light, sometimes used when referring to God or another important figure who is understood from context.light

proper noun

1. A surname.
2. An unincorporated community in Greene County, Arkansas, United States.
3. An unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, United States.
4. A local government area north of Adelaide, South Australia, named after the River Light; in full, Light Regional Council.
5. A river in the Mid North region, South Australia, named after William Light; in full, the River Light.
6. The 24th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.