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light

The English word “light” has 64 meanings listed here.

  1. Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
  2. Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
  3. Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.
  4. A source of illumination.
  5. A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
  6. A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.
  7. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
  8. Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
  9. A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
  10. The manner in which the light strikes 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.
  11. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
  12. A flame or something used to create fire.
  13. A cigarette lighter.
  14. A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
  15. A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
  16. The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
  17. A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
  18. Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
  19. The power of perception by vision: eyesight (sightedness; vision).
  20. The brightness of the eye or eyes.
  21. To start (a fire).
  22. To set fire to; to set burning.
  23. To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
  24. To become ignited; to take fire.
  25. To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
  26. To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
  27. Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
  28. Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
  29. Served with extra milk or cream.
  30. Having little or relatively little actual weight; not heavy; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
  31. Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
  32. Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
  33. Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.
  34. Free from burden or impediment; unencumbered.
  35. Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
  36. Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
  37. Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
  38. Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
  39. With low viscosity.
  40. Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
  41. Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
  42. Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
  43. Gentle; having little force or momentum.
  44. Easy to endure or perform.
  45. Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
  46. Unchaste, wanton.
  47. Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
  48. Fast; nimble.
  49. Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.
  50. Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
  51. Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
  52. Easily interrupted by stimulation.
  53. Cheerful.
  54. Carrying little.
  55. A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
  56. See lights (“lungs”).
  57. A low-alcohol lager.
  58. A member of the light cavalry.
  59. To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
  60. To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
  61. To leave; to depart.
  62. To find by chance.
  63. To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
  64. To alight; to land or come down.
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