1. (n.)light something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.
2. light electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nanometers and propagated at a speed of 186,282 miles per second (299,972 km/sec).
3. light electromagnetic radiation just beyond either end of the visible spectrum; ultraviolet or infrared radiation.
70. (adv.)light without much or extra baggage: to travel light.
71. (v.i.)light to get down or descend, as from a horse or a vehicle.
72. light to come to rest, as on a spot or thing; fall or settle upon; land: The bird lighted on the branch.
73. light to come by chance; happen; hit (usu. fol. by on or upon): to light on a clue.
74. light to settle on a place or person: The choice lighted upon our candidate.
75. light light into, to attack physically or verbally.
76. light Informal. to depart quickly.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME lihten, OE līhtan to make light, relieve of a weight; see light2)
Definition of 'light'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)light, visible light, visible radiation (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"
2. (noun)light, light source any device serving as a source of illumination "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
3. (noun)light a particularperspective or aspect of a situation "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"
4. (noun)luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, light the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"
5. (noun)light an illuminated area "he stepped into the light"
6. (noun)light, illumination a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination "follow God's light"
7. (noun)light, lightness the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"
8. (noun)light a person regarded very fondly "the light of my life"
9. (noun)light, lighting having abundant light or illumination "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"
10. (noun)light mental understanding as an enlightening experience "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"
11. (noun)sparkle, twinkle, spark, light merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
12. (noun)light public awareness "it brought the scandal to light"
13. (noun)Inner Light, Light, Light Within, Christ Within a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
14. (noun)light a visual warningsignal "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"
15. (adj)lighter, light, igniter, ignitor a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires "do you have a light?"
16. (adj)light of comparatively little physical weight or density "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"
17. (adj)light, light-colored (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"
18. (adj)light of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"
19. (adj)light not great in degree or quantity or number "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"
20. (adj)light psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles "a light heart"
21. (adj)light characterized by or emitting light "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"
22. (adj)unaccented, light, weak (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"
23. (adj)light easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned "a light diet"
24. (adj)light (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency "light soil"
25. (adj)clean, clear, light, unclouded (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"
26. (adj)light, lightsome, tripping moving easily and quickly; nimble "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"
27. (adj)light demanding little effort; not burdensome "light housework"; "light exercise"
28. (adj)light of little intensity or power or force "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"
29. (adj)light (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average "light water is ordinary water"
30. (adj)faint, light, swooning, light-headed, lightheaded weak and likely to lose consciousness "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"
31. (adj)light very thin and insubstantial "thin paper"; "light summer dresses"
32. (adj)abstemious, light(a) marked by temperance in indulgence "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"
33. (adj)light, scant(p), short less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"
34. (adj)light having littleimportance "losing his job was no light matter"
35. (adj)light intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound "light verse"; "a light comedy"
1. (noun)light brightness from the sun's rays or an electric light She read by the light of a small lamp.; the light coming in through the curtains
2. light an electrical device that produces brightness Turn the light on/off.
3. light the lights all the lights in a particular room, building, etc. when the lights come on in the stadium; Please turn off the lights.
4. light a traffic light Turn right at the next light.
5. light come/bring to light to become or make known the way the banking scandal came to light; The errors were brought to light in the report.
6. light in light of considering or because of In light of recent events, changes will be made.
7. light light at the end of the tunnel hope that a bad situation will end soon I have no money, and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel.
8. light see the light to finally realize or understand Company bosses had finally seen the light with regard to improving working conditions.
9. light cast/throw/shed light on to explain sth Can anyone throw some light on what happened yesterday?
10. light set light to to set fire to
11. (adjective)light ≠ dark It's not light enough to take pictures in here.; In winter it gets light later in the morning.
12. light ≠ dark a light pink color; very light skin
13. light ≠ heavy a light package; light cotton material
14. light low in amount a light supper/snack
15. light entertaining, not serious light reading
16. light containing less fat or sugar than usual light yogurt
17. light make light of to treat sth as if it is not serious She made light of their troubles.
18. (verb)light to make sth start burning to light a match/candle
19. light to make bright with the sun, moon, or an electric light The moon lit the room enough for her to see.
Definition of 'light'
Webster Dictionary
1. (adverb)light lightly; cheaply
2. (noun)light that agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous
3. (noun)light that which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc
4. (noun)light the time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day
6. (noun)light the medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions
12. (noun)light the manner in which the light strikes upon 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. Cf. Chiaroscuro
16. (noun)light to set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up
17. (noun)light to givelight to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spreadover with light; -- often with up
18. (noun)light to attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light
19. light having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light
20. light white or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a lightcomplexion
21. light having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy
22. light not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load
23. light easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a lightaffliction or task
24. light easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing littlenutriment
30. light not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors
31. light not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind
32. light not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution
33. light easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind
34. light indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial
35. light not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy
Sense: the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.