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light

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Definitions
noun

the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light

adjective

pronounced with little or no stress

“a syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable”

verb

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

adverb

with few burdens

“experienced travellers travel light”

verb

start or maintain a fire in

noun

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

adjective

moving easily and quickly; nimble

“the dancer was light and graceful”

verb

make lighter or brighter

“This lamp lightens the room a bit”

noun

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

“he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark”

noun

a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

“do you have a light?”

verb

to come to rest, settle

“Misfortune lighted upon him”

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