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light [ˈlaɪt]

1 light noun
  • the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. —sometimes used figuratively
  • a source of light (such as an electric lamp)
  • a light on a vehicle
2 light adjective
  • not dark or deep in color : pale
  • having a lot of light : bright
  • having the light of the day
3 light verb
  • to provide light for (something)
  • to cause (something) to burn
  • to begin to burn
4 light adjective
  • not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight
  • small in size and weight
  • less in amount or degree than usual
5 light adverb