light

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

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.mental understanding as an enlightening experience;

he finally saw the light

10. having abundant light or illumination;

they played as long as it was light

11. public awareness;

it brought the scandal to light

12. brightness and animation of countenance;

he had a sparkle in his eye

13. a visual warning signal;

they saw the light of the beacon

14. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires;

do you have a light?

15.of comparatively little physical weight or density;

a light load

16.(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent;

light blue

17.of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment;

light infantry

18.not great in degree or quantity or number;

a light sentence

19.psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles;

a light heart

20.characterized by or emitting light;

a room that is light when the shutters are open

21.used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress;

a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable

22.easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned;

a light diet

23.(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency;

light sandy soil

24. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims;

efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings

25. moving easily and quickly; nimble;

the dancer was light and graceful

26. demanding little effort; not burdensome;

light housework

27. of little intensity or power or force;

the light touch of her fingers

28. (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average;

light water is ordinary water

29. weak and likely to lose consciousness;

suddenly felt faint from the pain

30. very thin and insubstantial;

thin paper

31. marked by temperance in indulgence;

abstemious meals

32. less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so;

a light pound

33. having little importance;

losing his job was no light matter

34. intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound;

light verse

35. silly or trivial;

idle pleasure

36. having a spongy or flaky texture; well-leavened;

light pastries

37. designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight;

light aircraft

38. having relatively few calories;

diet cola

39. (of sleep) easily disturbed;

in a light doze

40. casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior;

her easy virtue

41.with few burdens;

experienced travellers travel light

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

3.to come to rest, settle;

Misfortune lighted upon him

4.cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat;

Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter

5.fall to somebody by assignment or lot;

The task fell to me

6.get off (a horse)