light — natural or artificial illumination
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: natural or artificial illumination
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪt/
Example Sentences
- My phone is so light, I sometimes forget it's in my pocket!
- The light in the refrigerator always makes me look like a midnight snack criminal.
- She prefers light colors for her room.
light
NOUN[/laɪt/]
natural or artificial illumination
She switched on the light, and the dark room suddenly felt warm and alive.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'leoht', which shares a common root with other Germanic languages and connects to Indo-European roots meaning 'light' or 'brightness'. The semantic meaning of light as a fundamental concept has been preserved throughout millennia of linguistic evolution.
Breakdown
Old English 'leoht' evolved into Modern English 'light' through regular phonetic changes in Germanic languages, maintaining the original root meaning of visible electromagnetic radiation or illumination.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone is so light, I sometimes forget it's in my pocket!”
“The light in the refrigerator always makes me look like a midnight snack criminal.”
“She prefers light colors for her room.”
“Can you light the barbecue for the party?”
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