Light

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NOUN

(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

any device serving as a source of illumination

a particular perspective or aspect of a situation

an illuminated area

a condition of spiritual awareness

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

a person regarded very fondly

having abundant light or illumination

mental understanding as an enlightening experience

merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

public awareness

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

a visual warning signal

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

VERB

make lighter or brighter

begin to smoke

to come to rest, settle

cause to start burning

fall to somebody by assignment or lot

alight from (a horse)

start or maintain a fire in

ADJ

of comparatively little physical weight or density

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

of the military or industry

not great in degree or quantity or number

psychologically light

characterized by or emitting light

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

easily assimilated in the alimentary canal

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

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

moving easily and quickly

demanding little effort

of little intensity or power or force

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

weak and likely to lose consciousness

very thin and insubstantial

marked by temperance in indulgence

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

having little importance

intended primarily as entertainment

silly or trivial

designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight

having relatively few calories

(of sleep) easily disturbed

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

ADV

with few burdens

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