light

v. set on fire; kindle; ignite; illuminate, provide with light; be ignited; be illuminated; descend (from a car, horse, etc.); land; come upon by chance

adj. illuminated, filled with light, not dark, bright; pale (of tones or colors)

adj. not heavy; gentle, not forceful; slight; of little quantity; frivolous, superficial, trivial; dizzy; graceful; cheerful; low in calories

n. electromagnetic radiation which makes vision possible; sunlight, daylight; illumination; source of illumination, lamp; something which clarifies; viewpoint; enlightenment; example, model

Light is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength that is visible to the eye (visible light). In a scientific context, the word "light" is sometimes used to refer to the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Light is composed of an elementary particle called a photon.Three primary properties of light are:Intensity, or brightness;Frequency or wavelength and;Polarization or direction of the wave oscillation.Light can exhibit properties of both waves and particles. This property is referred to as wave/particle duality. The study of light, known as optics, is an important research area in modern physics.
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adj. light, low in calories, diet

(superl.)
Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
  

(superl.)
Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
  

(superl.)
Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
  

(superl.)
Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
  

(superl.)
Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
  

(superl.)
Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
  

(n.)
To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; -- sometimes with up.
  

(n.)
To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; -- often with up.
  

(n.)
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
  

(n.)
The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.
  

(n.)
The power of perception by vision.
  

(n.)
The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.
  

(n.)
The manner in which the light strikes upon 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. Cf. Chiaroscuro.
  

(n.)
The brightness of the eye or eyes.
  

(n.)
That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.
  

(n.)
That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.
  

(n.)
That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
  

(n.)
Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.
  

(n.)
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
  

(n.)
One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.
  

(n.)
Life; existence.
  

(n.)
Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.
  

(n.)
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.
  

(adv.)
Lightly; cheaply.
  

(v. t.)
To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
  

(v. i.)
To feel light; to be made happy.
  

(v. i.)
To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; -- with from, off, on, upon, at, in.
  

(v. i.)
To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.
  

(v. i.)
To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; -- with on or upon.
  

(v. i.)
To come by chance; to happen; -- with on or upon; formerly with into.
  

(v. i.)
To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.
  

(v. i.)
To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well.
  

(superl)
White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.
  

(superl)
Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.
  

(superl.)
Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.
  

(superl.)
Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
  

(superl.)
Slight; not important; as, a light error.
  

(superl.)
Not strong or violent; moderate; as, a light wind.
  

(superl.)
Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
  

(superl.)
Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.
  

(superl.)
Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.
  

(superl.)
Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
  

(superl.)
Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
  

(superl.)
Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
  

(superl.)
Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
  

(superl.)
Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
  

(superl.)
Loose; sandy; easily pulverized; as, a light soil.