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in light ofconsidering something; taking something into account

Part of speech: PREPOSITION

Definition: considering something; taking something into account

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn laɪt ʌv/

Korean meaning: ~을 고려하여, ~에 비추어 볼 때

Korean pronunciation: 인 **라이트** 오브

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

in light of concept
💡 Concept

~을 고려하여, ~에 비추어 볼 때

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in light of rhyme
🎵 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

Origin

'빛(light)'이라는 단어에서 유래된 표현으로, 마치 무언가를 밝은 빛에 비춰서 명확하게 보듯이 '어떤 정보나 상황을 토대로 판단한다'는 의미가 생겨났습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

lightbrightsightright
light
bright
sight
right

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

consideringgiventaking into accountbased ondue to

Antonyms

ignoringdisregardingoverlooking

Related

because ofowing toon account ofwith regard to