Meaning & use
light
The natural energy from the sun or a lamp that makes things visible.
See it in a sentence
Morning light streamed through the curtains and woke her gently.
He switched off the bedroom light before leaving the house for work.
A note on using this word
Light also functions as an adjective meaning not heavy, or not dark in color, so context determines the meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
illuminationbrightness
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
darkness
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having little weight; not heavy or dense.
She packed a light bag so she could carry it easily through the airport.
3. verb
To ignite something or cause it to start burning or shining.
He lit a candle to add a warm glow to the dinner table.
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