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Definition light in British English

light verb

verb
/laɪt/
1

to make something start to burn

Example

Amy lit a cigarette.

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1.1

to start to burn

Example

The fire won't light if the wood is wet.

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2

to make a place brighter by giving it light

Example

The room was lit by candlelight.

Example

The room was dimly lit.

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3

if you light someone's way, you use a light to lead them through a dark place

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4

very brightly lit

Example

The cruise ship was lit up like a Christmas tree.

5

wearing clothes that are too bright or colourful for the occasion

Definition light in British English

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