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Definition light in American English

light noun

noun
/laɪt/
1

brightness from the sun or from a light, which allows you to see things

Example

The room gets a lot of light in the afternoons.

Example

Light from the street lamps was shining through a gap in the curtains.

Example

The clouds parted and a single beam of light fell on the church.

Example

The house could be clearly seen by the light of the moon.

Example

It's harder when you keep standing in my light.

Synonyms and related words
the light flash gleam
Example

the gray light of dawn

Example

The lamp produces a very warm soft light.

Synonyms and related words
the light flash gleam
1.2

brightness from the sun during the day

Example

The light started to fade so we had to stop playing.

Synonyms and related words
candlelight daylight gaslight
Example

I could see a light in the window of the farmhouse.

Example

Could somebody put the light on?

Example

I turned the lights off and shut the door.

Example

Lights were coming on in the street.

Example

The light flickered and went out.

Example

A red warning light comes on when the brake fluid is low.

Synonyms and related words
flashlight floodlight floor lamp
2.1

one of the lights on a car or other vehicle

Example

You've left your lights on.

Synonyms and related words
backup light blinkers brake light
2.2

one of a set of traffic lights

Example

I nearly drove through a red light.

Example

Turn left at the lights.

Synonyms and related words
advanced green circus cone
3

something used for lighting a cigarette

Example

Do you have a light?

Synonyms and related words
bong briar butt
4

to be a famous or successful performer

Example

David had always dreamt of having his name in lights.

Definition light in American English

Related Words

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