LIGHT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • any device serving as a source of illumination
   Synonym(s)
   • light source (what does light source mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he stopped the car and turned off the lights
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • source of illumination (what does source of illumination mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • anchor light (what does anchor light mean?)
   • riding light (what does riding light mean?)
   • riding lamp (what does riding lamp mean?)
   • blinker (what does blinker mean?)
   • flasher (what does flasher mean?)
   • fairy light (what does fairy light mean?)
   • flood (what does flood mean?)
   • floodlight (what does floodlight mean?)
   • flood lamp (what does flood lamp mean?)
   • photoflood (what does photoflood mean?)
   • headlight (what does headlight mean?)
   • headlamp (what does headlamp mean?)
   • houselights (what does houselights mean?)
   • jacklight (what does jacklight mean?)
   • navigation light (what does navigation light mean?)
   • night-light (what does night-light mean?)
   • panel light (what does panel light mean?)
   • room light (what does room light mean?)
   • searchlight (what does searchlight mean?)
   • sidelight (what does sidelight mean?)
   • running light (what does running light mean?)
   • strip lighting (what does strip lighting mean?)
   • theater light (what does theater light mean?)
   • torch (what does torch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • illume (what does illume mean?)
   • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
   Synonym(s)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • do you have a light?
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • device (what does device mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cigar lighter (what does cigar lighter mean?)
   • cigarette lighter (what does cigarette lighter mean?)
   • pocket lighter (what does pocket lighter mean?)
   • fuse (what does fuse mean?)
   • fuze (what does fuze mean?)
   • fusee (what does fusee mean?)
   • fuzee (what does fuzee mean?)
   • primer (what does primer mean?)
   • priming (what does priming mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   • lucifer (what does lucifer mean?)
   • friction match (what does friction match mean?)
   • match (what does match mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • fire up (what does fire up mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
   Synonym(s)
   • lightness (what does lightness mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • visual property (what does visual property mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • aura (what does aura mean?)
   • aureole (what does aureole mean?)
   • halo (what does halo mean?)
   • nimbus (what does nimbus mean?)
   • glory (what does glory mean?)
   • gloriole (what does gloriole mean?)
   • sunniness (what does sunniness mean?)
   • highlight (what does highlight mean?)
   • highlighting (what does highlighting mean?)
   • brightness (what does brightness mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • dark (what does dark mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • illume (what does illume mean?)
   • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
4. Meaning
   • brightness and animation of countenance
   Synonym(s)
   • spark (what does spark mean?)
   • sparkle (what does sparkle mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he had a sparkle in his eye
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • vitality (what does vitality mean?)
   • verve (what does verve mean?)
   • expression (what does expression mean?)
   • look (what does look mean?)
   • aspect (what does aspect mean?)
   • facial expression (what does facial expression mean?)
   • face (what does face mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • sparkle (what does sparkle mean?)
   • scintillate (what does scintillate mean?)
   • coruscate (what does coruscate mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the quality of being luminous
   • emitting or reflecting light
   Synonym(s)
   • brightness (what does brightness mean?)
   • brightness level (what does brightness level mean?)
   • luminance (what does luminance mean?)
   • luminosity (what does luminosity mean?)
   • luminousness (what does luminousness mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • physical property (what does physical property mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • illuminance (what does illuminance mean?)
   • illumination (what does illumination mean?)
   • incandescence (what does incandescence mean?)
   • luminescence (what does luminescence mean?)
   • glow (what does glow mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • bright (what does bright mean?)
   • dull (what does dull mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • illume (what does illume mean?)
   • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
6. Meaning
   • public awareness
   Usage Example(s)
   • it brought the scandal to light
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • public knowledge (what does public knowledge mean?)
   • general knowledge (what does general knowledge mean?)
7. Meaning
   • mental understanding as an enlightening experience
   Usage Example(s)
   • he finally saw the light
   • can you shed light on this problem?
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • insight (what does insight mean?)
   • brainstorm (what does brainstorm mean?)
   • brainwave (what does brainwave mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
   Usage Example(s)
   • although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • position (what does position mean?)
   • view (what does view mean?)
   • perspective (what does perspective mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a visual warning signal
   Usage Example(s)
   • they saw the light of the beacon
   • there was a light at every corner
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • visual signal (what does visual signal mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • traffic light (what does traffic light mean?)
   • traffic signal (what does traffic signal mean?)
   • stoplight (what does stoplight mean?)
10. Meaning
    • an illuminated area
    Usage Example(s)
    • he stepped into the light
    Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • scene (what does scene mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • light (what does light mean?)
    • illume (what does illume mean?)
    • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
    • light up (what does light up mean?)
    • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
11. Meaning
    • a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul
    Synonym(s)
    • Christ Within (what does Christ Within mean?)
    • Inner Light (what does Inner Light mean?)
    • Light Within (what does Light Within mean?)
    Hypernyms(s) Light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • ethical motive (what does ethical motive mean?)
    • ethics (what does ethics mean?)
    • morals (what does morals mean?)
    • morality (what does morality mean?)
12. Meaning
    • a person regarded very fondly
    Usage Example(s)
    • the light of my life
    Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • friend (what does friend mean?)
13. Meaning
    • (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
    Synonym(s)
    • visible light (what does visible light mean?)
    • visible radiation (what does visible radiation mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the light was filtered through a soft glass window
    Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • actinic radiation (what does actinic radiation mean?)
    • actinic ray (what does actinic ray mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • beam (what does beam mean?)
    • beam of light (what does beam of light mean?)
    • light beam (what does light beam mean?)
    • ray (what does ray mean?)
    • ray of light (what does ray of light mean?)
    • shaft (what does shaft mean?)
    • shaft of light (what does shaft of light mean?)
    • irradiation (what does irradiation mean?)
    • candlelight (what does candlelight mean?)
    • candle flame (what does candle flame mean?)
    • corona (what does corona mean?)
    • counterglow (what does counterglow mean?)
    • gegenschein (what does gegenschein mean?)
    • daylight (what does daylight mean?)
    • firelight (what does firelight mean?)
    • fluorescence (what does fluorescence mean?)
    • friar’s lantern (what does friar’s lantern mean?)
    • ignis fatuus (what does ignis fatuus mean?)
    • jack-o’-lantern (what does jack-o’-lantern mean?)
    • will-o’-the-wisp (what does will-o’-the-wisp mean?)
    • gaslight (what does gaslight mean?)
    • radiance (what does radiance mean?)
    • glow (what does glow mean?)
    • glowing (what does glowing mean?)
    • glow (what does glow mean?)
    • half-light (what does half-light mean?)
    • incandescence (what does incandescence mean?)
    • glow (what does glow mean?)
    • lamplight (what does lamplight mean?)
    • luminescence (what does luminescence mean?)
    • meteor (what does meteor mean?)
    • shooting star (what does shooting star mean?)
    • moonlight (what does moonlight mean?)
    • moonshine (what does moonshine mean?)
    • moon (what does moon mean?)
    • starlight (what does starlight mean?)
    • sunlight (what does sunlight mean?)
    • sunshine (what does sunshine mean?)
    • sun (what does sun mean?)
    • scintillation (what does scintillation mean?)
    • streamer (what does streamer mean?)
    • torchlight (what does torchlight mean?)
    • twilight (what does twilight mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • light (what does light mean?)
    • illume (what does illume mean?)
    • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
    • light up (what does light up mean?)
    • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
14. Meaning
    • having abundant light or illumination
    Synonym(s)
    • lighting (what does lighting mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • they played as long as it was light
    • as long as the lighting was good
    Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • illumination (what does illumination mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • dark (what does dark mean?)
    • darkness (what does darkness mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • light (what does light mean?)
    • illume (what does illume mean?)
    • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
    • light up (what does light up mean?)
    • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
15. Meaning
    • a condition of spiritual awareness
    • divine illumination
    Synonym(s)
    • illumination (what does illumination mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • follow God’’s light
    Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • condition (what does condition mean?)
    • status (what does status mean?)

LIGHT as VERB

1. Meaning
   • make lighter or brighter
   Synonym(s)
   • illume (what does illume mean?)
   • illuminate (what does illuminate mean?)
   • illumine (what does illumine mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This lamp lightens the room a bit
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • lighten (what does lighten mean?)
   • lighten up (what does lighten up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • floodlight (what does floodlight mean?)
   • spotlight (what does spotlight mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • illumination (what does illumination mean?)
   • illuminance (what does illuminance mean?)
   • illumination (what does illumination mean?)
   • illuminant (what does illuminant mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • lighting (what does lighting mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • lightness (what does lightness mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • luminosity (what does luminosity mean?)
   • brightness (what does brightness mean?)
   • brightness level (what does brightness level mean?)
   • luminance (what does luminance mean?)
   • luminousness (what does luminousness mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • light source (what does light source mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • visible light (what does visible light mean?)
   • visible radiation (what does visible radiation mean?)
2. Meaning
   • begin to smoke
   Synonym(s)
   • fire up (what does fire up mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • After the meal, some of the diners lit up
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • smoke (what does smoke mean?)
3. Meaning
   • get off (a horse)
   Synonym(s)
   • dismount (what does dismount mean?)
   • get down (what does get down mean?)
   • get off (what does get off mean?)
   • unhorse (what does unhorse mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • descend (what does descend mean?)
   • fall (what does fall mean?)
   • go down (what does go down mean?)
   • come down (what does come down mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dismount (what does dismount mean?)
4. Meaning
   • to come to rest, settle
   Synonym(s)
   • alight (what does alight mean?)
   • perch (what does perch mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Misfortune lighted upon him
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • land (what does land mean?)
   • set down (what does set down mean?)
5. Meaning
   • fall to somebody by assignment or lot
   Synonym(s)
   • fall (what does fall mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The task fell to me
   • It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fall (what does fall mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • pass (what does pass mean?)
   • devolve (what does devolve mean?)
6. Meaning
   • cause to start burning
   • subject to fire or great heat
   Synonym(s)
   • ignite (what does ignite mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
   • Light a cigarette
   Hypernyms(s) light is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • burn (what does burn mean?)
   • combust (what does combust mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • snuff out (what does snuff out mean?)
   • blow out (what does blow out mean?)
   • extinguish (what does extinguish mean?)
   • quench (what does quench mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • fire up (what does fire up mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • reignite (what does reignite mean?)
   • kindle (what does kindle mean?)
   • enkindle (what does enkindle mean?)
   • conflagrate (what does conflagrate mean?)
   • inflame (what does inflame mean?)
   • light up (what does light up mean?)
   • flare up (what does flare up mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • burn (what does burn mean?)
   • combust (what does combust mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • ignition (what does ignition mean?)
   • ignition (what does ignition mean?)
   • firing (what does firing mean?)
   • lighting (what does lighting mean?)
   • kindling (what does kindling mean?)
   • inflammation (what does inflammation mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • lighter (what does lighter mean?)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • igniter (what does igniter mean?)
   • ignitor (what does ignitor mean?)

LIGHT as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by or emitting light
   Usage Example(s)
   • a room that is light when the shutters are open
   • the inside of the house was airy and light
   Antonym(s)
   • dark (what does dark mean?)
   Similar To
   • ablaze(p) (what does ablaze(p) mean?)
   • inflamed (what does inflamed mean?)
   • reddened (what does reddened mean?)
   • bioluminescent (what does bioluminescent mean?)
   • bright (what does bright mean?)
   • candescent (what does candescent mean?)
   • floodlit (what does floodlit mean?)
   • floodlighted (what does floodlighted mean?)
   • fluorescent (what does fluorescent mean?)
   • illuminated (what does illuminated mean?)
   • lighted (what does lighted mean?)
   • lit (what does lit mean?)
   • well-lighted (what does well-lighted mean?)
   • illuminating (what does illuminating mean?)
   • incandescent (what does incandescent mean?)
   • candent (what does candent mean?)
   • lamplit (what does lamplit mean?)
   • lighting-up(a) (what does lighting-up(a) mean?)
   • livid (what does livid mean?)
   • phosphorescent (what does phosphorescent mean?)
   • sunlit (what does sunlit mean?)
   • sunstruck (what does sunstruck mean?)
   • white (what does white mean?)
   • luminescent (what does luminescent mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)
   • lightness (what does lightness mean?)
2. Meaning
   • casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
   Synonym(s)
   • easy (what does easy mean?)
   • loose (what does loose mean?)
   • promiscuous (what does promiscuous mean?)
   • sluttish (what does sluttish mean?)
   • wanton (what does wanton mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • her easy virtue
   • he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
   • wanton behavior
   Similar To
   • unchaste (what does unchaste mean?)
3. Meaning
   • (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
   Synonym(s)
   • light-colored (what does light-colored mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • light blue
   • light colors such as pastels
   • a light-colored powder
   Antonym(s)
   • dark (what does dark mean?)
   Similar To
   • pale (what does pale mean?)
   • pastel (what does pastel mean?)
   • powdery (what does powdery mean?)
   • palish (what does palish mean?)
   See Also
   • white (what does white mean?)
   • achromatic (what does achromatic mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • value (what does value mean?)
4. Meaning
   • (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
   Synonym(s)
   • friable (what does friable mean?)
   • sandy (what does sandy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • light sandy soil
   Similar To
   • loose (what does loose mean?)
5. Meaning
   • (of sleep) easily disturbed
   Synonym(s)
   • wakeful (what does wakeful mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • in a light doze
   • a light sleeper
   • a restless wakeful night
   Similar To
   • shallow (what does shallow mean?)
6. Meaning
   • demanding little effort
   • not burdensome
   Usage Example(s)
   • light housework
   • light exercise
   Similar To
   • undemanding (what does undemanding mean?)
7. Meaning
   • having relatively few calories
   Synonym(s)
   • lite (what does lite mean?)
   • low-cal (what does low-cal mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • diet cola
   • light (or lite) beer
   • lite (or light) mayonnaise
   • a low-cal diet
   Similar To
   • nonfat (what does nonfat mean?)
   • fat-free (what does fat-free mean?)
   • fatless (what does fatless mean?)
8. Meaning
   • easily assimilated in the alimentary canal
   • not rich or heavily seasoned
   Usage Example(s)
   • a light diet
   Similar To
   • digestible (what does digestible mean?)
9. Meaning
   • of comparatively little physical weight or density
   Usage Example(s)
   • a light load
   • magnesium is a light metal–having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C
   Antonym(s)
   • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
   Similar To
   • airy (what does airy mean?)
   • buoyant (what does buoyant mean?)
   • floaty (what does floaty mean?)
   • feathery (what does feathery mean?)
   • featherlike (what does featherlike mean?)
   • lightweight (what does lightweight mean?)
   • low-density(p) (what does low-density(p) mean?)
   • featherweight (what does featherweight mean?)
   • lighter-than-air (what does lighter-than-air mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • weight (what does weight mean?)
10. Meaning
    • designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
    Usage Example(s)
    • light aircraft
    • a light truck
    Similar To
    • light-duty (what does light-duty mean?)
11. Meaning
    • psychologically light
    • especially free from sadness or troubles
    Usage Example(s)
    • a light heart
    Antonym(s)
    • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
    Similar To
    • fooling (what does fooling mean?)
    • casual (what does casual mean?)
12. Meaning
    • not great in degree or quantity or number
    Usage Example(s)
    • a light sentence
    • a light accent
    • casualties were light
    • light snow was falling
    • light misty rain
    • light smoke from the chimney
    Antonym(s)
    • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
    Similar To
    • easy (what does easy mean?)
13. Meaning
    • (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
    Usage Example(s)
    • light water is ordinary water
    Antonym(s)
    • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
14. Meaning
    • of little intensity or power or force
    Usage Example(s)
    • the light touch of her fingers
    • a light breeze
    Antonym(s)
    • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
    Similar To
    • easy (what does easy mean?)
    • gentle (what does gentle mean?)
    • soft (what does soft mean?)
15. Meaning
    • moving easily and quickly
    • nimble
    Synonym(s)
    • lightsome (what does lightsome mean?)
    • tripping (what does tripping mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the dancer was light and graceful
    • a lightsome buoyant step
    • walked with a light tripping step
    Similar To
    • light-footed (what does light-footed mean?)
16. Meaning
    • of the military or industry
    • using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
    Usage Example(s)
    • light infantry
    • light cavalry
    • light industry
    • light weapons
    Antonym(s)
    • heavy (what does heavy mean?)
    Similar To
    • light-armed (what does light-armed mean?)
    • lightly-armed (what does lightly-armed mean?)
17. Meaning
    • having a spongy or flaky texture
    • well-leavened
    Usage Example(s)
    • light pastries
    Similar To
    • leavened (what does leavened mean?)
18. Meaning
    • (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
    Synonym(s)
    • clean (what does clean mean?)
    • clear (what does clear mean?)
    • unclouded (what does unclouded mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Similar To
    • pure (what does pure mean?)
19. Meaning
    • silly or trivial
    Synonym(s)
    • idle (what does idle mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • idle pleasure
    • light banter
    • light idle chatter
    Similar To
    • frivolous (what does frivolous mean?)
20. Meaning
    • intended primarily as entertainment
    • not serious or profound
    Usage Example(s)
    • light verse
    • a light comedy
    Similar To
    • frivolous (what does frivolous mean?)
21. Meaning
    • having little importance
    Usage Example(s)
    • losing his job was no light matter
    Similar To
    • insignificant (what does insignificant mean?)
    • unimportant (what does unimportant mean?)
22. Meaning
    • used of vowels or syllables
    • pronounced with little or no stress
    Synonym(s)
    • unaccented (what does unaccented mean?)
    • weak (what does weak mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable
    • a weak stress on the second syllable
    Similar To
    • unstressed (what does unstressed mean?)
    • unaccented (what does unaccented mean?)
23. Meaning
    • less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
    Synonym(s)
    • scant(p) (what does scant(p) mean?)
    • short (what does short mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a light pound
    • a scant cup of sugar
    • regularly gives short weight
    Similar To
    • insufficient (what does insufficient mean?)
    • deficient (what does deficient mean?)
24. Meaning
    • very thin and insubstantial
    Synonym(s)
    • flimsy (what does flimsy mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • thin paper
    • flimsy voile
    • light summer dresses
    Similar To
    • thin (what does thin mean?)
25. Meaning
    • weak and likely to lose consciousness
    Synonym(s)
    • faint (what does faint mean?)
    • light-headed (what does light-headed mean?)
    • lightheaded (what does lightheaded mean?)
    • swooning (what does swooning mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Similar To
    • ill (what does ill mean?)
    • sick (what does sick mean?)

LIGHT as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • with few burdens
   Synonym(s)
   • lightly (what does lightly mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • experienced travellers travel light
   Pertainym(s)
   • light (what does light mean?)