noun Download 🔗Share Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light. Examples : "As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings." physics energy phenomena essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A source of illumination. Examples : "Put that light out!" energy physics essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information. Examples : "Can you throw any light on this problem?" mind philosophy soul religion education essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts. Examples : "The teacher gave us new light on how the river formed. " info mind essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notable person within a specific field or discipline. Examples : "Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement." person achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The painting's light highlighted the happy faces of the children, while the dark shadows suggested a quiet, peaceful corner of the room. " art appearance essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded. Examples : "From a light of a supportive friend, Sarah saw her difficult project in a more positive way. " aspect point way attitude philosophy theory essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flame or something used to create fire. Examples : "Hey, buddy, you got a light?" energy fuel essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue. Examples : "The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8." writing word language essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. Examples : "The new student's light was a bit limited at first; she wasn't known to many people in the class. " appearance media society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions. Examples : "To get to our house, turn right at the third light." traffic signal device system vehicle communication place essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To start (a fire). Examples : "We lit the fire to get some heat." energy action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure. Examples : "The room is light when the Sun shines through the window." appearance physics nature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A stone that is not thrown hard enough. Examples : "The little boy threw a light at the bird, but it didn't even flinch. " sport essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter Examples : "The cargo ship had to light its heavy load of oranges to navigate the shallow channel. " nautical sailing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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