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- English Word Light Definition 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.
- English Word Light Definition 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.
- English Word Light Definition One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.
- English Word Light Definition A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.
- English Word Light Definition Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.
- English Word Light Definition 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.
- English Word Light Definition 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.
- English Word Light Definition To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; -- often with up.
- English Word Light Definition To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
- English Word Light Definition To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light.
- English Word Light Definition To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; -- with up; as, the room lights up very well.
- English Word Light Definition Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
- English Word Light Definition Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
- English Word Light Definition Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
- English Word Light Definition Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
- English Word Light Definition Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
- English Word Light Definition Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
- English Word Light Definition Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
- English Word Light Definition Slight; not important; as, a light error.
- English Word Light Definition Well leavened; not heavy; as, light bread.