verb Download 🔗Share (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount. Examples : "He alighted from his horse." vehicle action traffic Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop. Examples : "A flying bird alights on a tree." action nature environment place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon. Examples : "While cleaning the attic, I was surprised to be alighting upon my grandfather's old war diary. " action event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To befall or betide. Examples : "A feeling of unease was alighting upon her as the exam drew near. " event action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate. Examples : "Sharing my concerns with my best friend was like alighting a heavy burden. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To light; light up; illuminate. Examples : "The stage manager was alighting the set with bright spotlights for the play. " energy physics action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set light to; light. Examples : "The campers were careful alighting the bonfire to prevent it from spreading. " energy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of one who alights. Examples : "The bird's sudden alighting on the branch startled the cat. " action event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
