Meaning of light in English
The sky is getting light.
He painted the wall a light brown.
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.
The light turned red.
Stop at the light.
The lighter won't light.
2. give light to something; illuminate
The room was poorly lighted.
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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)
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