in light of — considering something; taking something into account
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: considering something; taking something into account
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn laɪt ʌv/
Example Sentences
- In light of my terrible cooking skills, we ordered pizza instead.
- In light of the budget cuts, the company postponed the annual retreat.
- In light of his fear of heights, choosing bungee jumping was questionable.
in light of
PREPOSITION[/ɪn laɪt ʌv/]
considering something; taking something into account
💡 Concept
🎵 Rhyme
In light of what's bright and clear in sight, she changes direction!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn laɪt ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn laɪt ɒv/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
lightbrightsightright
light
bright
sight
right
🔗Collocations
in light of this information
in light of recent developments
in light of the circumstances
in light of new evidence
in light of these findings
in light of current conditions
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“In light of my terrible cooking skills, we ordered pizza instead.”
“In light of the budget cuts, the company postponed the annual retreat.”
😄 Fun example
“In light of his fear of heights, choosing bungee jumping was questionable.”
“In light of the weather forecast, they decided to hold the event indoors.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
consideringgiventaking into accountbased ondue to
Antonyms
ignoringdisregardingoverlooking
Related
because ofowing toon account ofwith regard to
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