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Meaning of light in English

Adjective

1. full of light

The sky is getting light.

2. pale, not dark or deep

He painted the wall a light brown.

Noun

1. the brightness that comes from the sun during the day; daylight or sunlight

the light of the sun
Light travels faster than sound.

2. a particular kind or quality of brightness

We won't get good photographs in this fading light.

3. a piece of equipment such as an electric lamp that is used to produce light for a place

turn on[⇔off] a light
The lights went out.
The light doesn't work.

4. traffic lights

The light turned red.
Stop at the light.

Verb

1. (cause to) start to burn

The lighter won't light.

2. give light to something; illuminate

The room was poorly lighted.

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Adjective

1. with little weight; not heavy

a light load
Aluminum is one of the lightest metals.
She is very light. ー She doesn't weigh much.

2. not much or great in quantity, amount, degree etc.

A light rain is falling now.
The traffic was fairly light.

3. with little force or impact; soft or mild

a light blow
a light breeze

4. quick or active in motion; nimble

They were walking with light footsteps.

5. without much effort: easy or simple

a light task
light work
Many hands make light work. (proverb)
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6. easy to be digested; not fatty or rich

light food
a light meal

7. happy and free from care or sorrow; gay

a light mood
with a light heart
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