How to pronounce light in English

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Pronounce Light as L IY G HH T.

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    Light phonetic transcription:

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    • Traditional IPA representation of light: /lɪɡht/
    • Modern IPA representation of light: /lɪɡht/

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    List of meaning for light

    to set something on fire

    light, visible light, visible radiation(noun)

    (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

    "the light was filtered through a soft glass window"

    light, light source(noun)

    any device serving as a source of illumination

    "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"

    light(noun)

    a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

    "although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand"

    luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, light(noun)

    the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

    "its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun"

    light(noun)

    an illuminated area

    "he stepped into the light"

    light, illumination(noun)

    a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

    "follow God's light"

    light, lightness(noun)

    the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures

    "he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark"

    light(noun)

    a person regarded very fondly

    "the light of my life"

    light, lighting(noun)

    having abundant light or illumination

    "they played as long as it was light"; "as long as the lighting was good"

    light(noun)

    mental understanding as an enlightening experience

    "he finally saw the light"; "can you shed light on this problem?"

    sparkle, twinkle, spark, light(noun)

    merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

    "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"

    light(noun)

    public awareness

    "it brought the scandal to light"

    Inner Light, Light, Light Within, Christ Within(noun)

    a divine presence believed by Quakers to enlighten and guide the soul

    light(noun)

    a visual warning signal

    "they saw the light of the beacon"; "there was a light at every corner"

    lighter, light, igniter, ignitor(adj)

    a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

    "do you have a light?"

    light(adj)

    of comparatively little physical weight or density

    "a light load"; "magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C"

    light, light-colored(adj)

    (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

    "light blue"; "light colors such as pastels"; "a light-colored powder"

    light(adj)

    of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment

    "light infantry"; "light cavalry"; "light industry"; "light weapons"

    light(adj)

    not great in degree or quantity or number

    "a light sentence"; "a light accent"; "casualties were light"; "light snow was falling"; "light misty rain"; "light smoke from the chimney"

    light(adj)

    psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles

    "a light heart"

    light(adj)

    characterized by or emitting light

    "a room that is light when the shutters are open"; "the inside of the house was airy and light"

    unaccented, light, weak(adj)

    (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress

    "a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable"; "a weak stress on the second syllable"

    light(adj)

    easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned

    "a light diet"

    light(adj)

    (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency

    "light soil"

    clean, clear, light, unclouded(adj)

    (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

    "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"

    light, lightsome, tripping(adj)

    moving easily and quickly; nimble

    "the dancer was light and graceful"; "a lightsome buoyant step"; "walked with a light tripping step"

    light(adj)

    demanding little effort; not burdensome

    "light housework"; "light exercise"

    light(adj)

    of little intensity or power or force

    "the light touch of her fingers"; "a light breeze"

    light(adj)

    (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average

    "light water is ordinary water"

    faint, light, swooning, light-headed, lightheaded(adj)

    weak and likely to lose consciousness

    "suddenly felt faint from the pain"; "was sick and faint from hunger"; "felt light in the head"; "a swooning fit"; "light-headed with wine"; "light-headed from lack of sleep"

    light(adj)

    very thin and insubstantial

    "thin paper"; "light summer dresses"

    abstemious, light(a)(adj)

    marked by temperance in indulgence

    "abstemious with the use of adverbs"; "a light eater"; "a light smoker"; "ate a light supper"

    light, scant(p), short(adj)

    less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

    "a light pound"; "a scant cup of sugar"; "regularly gives short weight"

    light(adj)

    having little importance

    "losing his job was no light matter"

    light(adj)

    intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound

    "light verse"; "a light comedy"

    idle, light(adj)

    silly or trivial

    "idle pleasure"; "light banter"; "light idle chatter"

    light(adj)

    designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

    "light aircraft"; "a light truck"

    light, lite, low-cal, calorie-free(adj)

    having relatively few calories

    "diet cola"; "light (or lite) beer"; "lite (or light) mayonnaise"; "a low-cal diet"

    light, wakeful(adj)

    (of sleep) easily disturbed

    "in a light doze"; "a light sleeper"; "a restless wakeful night"

    easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton(verb)

    casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

    "her easy virtue"; "he was told to avoid loose (or light) women"; "wanton behavior"

    light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate(verb)

    make lighter or brighter

    "This lamp lightens the room a bit"

    light up, fire up, light(verb)

    begin to smoke

    "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"

    alight, light, perch(verb)

    to come to rest, settle

    "Misfortune lighted upon him"

    ignite, light(verb)

    cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

    "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"

    fall, light(verb)

    fall to somebody by assignment or lot

    "The task fell to me"; "It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims"

    unhorse, dismount, light, get off, get down(adverb)

    alight from (a horse)

    lightly, light(adverb)

    with few burdens

    "experienced travellers travel light"

    the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible

    he read poetry to her by the light of the moon

    something that provides illumination

    turn off the light when you go to bed

    a person who is widely known and usually much talked about

    a leading light in the acting profession

    the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance

    with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused

    having little weight

    the suitcase was as light as a feather after all the clothes were removed

    involving minimal difficulty or effort

    a little light work was all it took to straighten up the room

    less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable

    traffic on the highway seems to be very light today

    moving easily

    the dancer was exceptionally light on her feet

    not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

    light punishment to fit a minor offense

    resembling air in lightness

    the waves had an especially light foam at their crests because of the strong breeze

    filled with much light

    the light, airy room is exceptionally cheerful

    lacking intensity of color

    we painted the walls a light blue

    of light complexion

    her light skin tends to freckle easily in the sun

    to set (something) on fire

    we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs

    to supply with light

    the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon

    to come to rest after descending from the air

    the bird lit on the branch and began to sing

    to come down from something (as a vehicle)

    he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street

    List of synonyms for light

    Translation found for light

    light in sentence

    1. After noticing the light on in the living room, the teenage girl slunk back into the house after her curfew by crawling up the tree and into her bedroom window.

    2. The lighthouse light coruscate could be seen from miles around.

    3. If you are out in the woods at night, you may not have even a fleck of light to guide you, as the ambient light of cities is absent.

    4. After being for seven hours without electricity, we were delighted to see the lamp’s light shine.

    5. An extremely straightforward and simple example of effusion is the Sun, which gives off vast amounts of light and heat.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term light

    I still haven’t been told where he is, how he is being treated, or what his legal status is — which is especially shocking in light of the fact that my father holds Swedish, and only Swedish, citizenship.

    Angela Gui

    In many ways, we took a page right from the political arc of marriage equality, is it going to win overnight like a light switch? Absolutely not – but neither did marriage equality.

    John Feinblatt

    But here we are, watching the fiscal hawks of the Republican Party blow through every red light on the way off the cliff, adding 1.5 trillion dollars to the deficit.

    Terri Sewell

    In light of the situation and the concerns of Flint River residents we felt it necessary to put out there that we are looking into it.

    Gina Balaya

    The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly, and struggles to the light amid the thorns.

    George Santayana

    We welcome the Supreme Court's ruling ending our case in light of the Cloud Act being signed into to law. Our goal has always been a new law and international agreements with strong privacy protections that govern how law enforcement gathers digital evidence across borders.

    Brad Smith

    In particular, we are seeking specifics on what copyrights CBS/Paramount alleges have been infringed, and which plaintiff claims to own which of those copyrights, with respect to the not yet made film, we are also challenging whether it is premature to claim infringement on a movie that is not done, and in fact, the script is being reworked in light of the lawsuit.

    Erin Ranahan

    Investments are becoming less expensive, due to falling equipment costs, which will also enable further growth, especially in light of the new momentum from the Paris climate summit goals.

    Ulf Moslener

    The strategy aims at eventually shedding light on all cases of abductions and enforced disappearances allegedly committed by agents from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, achieving closure and accountability for the abductions ... is the ultimate goal of this strategy.

    Marzuki Darusman

    The zinnia plant is very different from lettuce, it is more sensitive to environmental parameters and light characteristics. It has a longer growth duration between 60 and 80 days. Thus, it is a more difficult plant to grow, and allowing it to flower, along with the longer growth duration, makes it a good precursor to a tomato plant. The zinnia plant, though, showed signs of stress early on - possibly due to high humidity or water engulfing some of the plants.

    Trent Smith

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