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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A source of illumination. Examples : "Put that light out!" utility technology energy electric 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 Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts. Examples : "The teacher shared new lights on the history of the Roman Empire, helping us understand it better. " info mind philosophy theory communication 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 figure society culture 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 artist carefully painted the lights on the apple, making it look round and shiny. " art appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded. Examples : "The professor explained the economic theory from several different lights so the students could understand it better. " aspect point attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flame or something used to create fire. Examples : "Hey, buddy, you got a light?" energy technology device utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame. Examples : "a Bengal light" entertainment substance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A window, or space for a window in architecture. Examples : "This facade has eight south-facing lights." architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic. Examples : "The solver struggled to find the solution because the lights formed by the intersecting letters were too faint to read easily. " literature writing word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity. Examples : "The lights of the city were a stark contrast to the quiet, dimly lit streets of our small town. " communication media appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The power of perception by vision. Examples : "After the surgery, it took a few days for her lights to return, and she could finally see clearly again. " sensation physiology ability Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The brightness of the eye or eyes. Examples : "Her lights dimmed with sadness when she heard the bad news. " appearance physiology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 sign vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stone that is not thrown hard enough. Examples : "During the rock-skipping competition, several of David's throws were lights, barely making it past the starting line. " sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share See lights. Examples : "From the airplane window, we could see the city lights twinkling below. " energy technology electric vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The lungs, now chiefly of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts). Examples : "The butcher trimmed the lights and other offal before preparing the rest of the beef for sale. " anatomy animal organ body food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To start (a fire). Examples : "We lit the fire to get some heat." energy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To set fire to; to set burning. Examples : "She lit her last match." energy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark. Examples : "I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night." utility technology electric Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become ignited; to take fire. Examples : "This soggy match will not light." energy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light. Examples : "The tour guide lit the way for the group, lights a path through the dark forest. " utility way action service Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "Light the extra ball by amassing 500 million points in the wizard mode." game entertainment technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter Examples : "The captain lights the cargo of timber to prevent the ship from sinking during the storm. " nautical sailing technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. Examples : ""Taking the afternoon off work lights my stress after a long week." " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To find by chance. Examples : "While cleaning my room, I lights upon an old photo album I had forgotten about. " action achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice Examples : "Her eyes lights on the lost puppy shivering in the rain, and she immediately ran to help it. " sensation mind action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To alight; to land or come down. Examples : "She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet." action vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading