light

noun / adj / verb/laɪt/ 🔊 listen

light is a multi-meaning English word — noun, adjective and verb. From light to lightweight, from pale to lighting a fire; here are the 4 most common.

📖 Meanings

1light (noun)
"Turn on the light." — (lamp/brightness)
2lightweight, not heavy (adj)
"This bag is very light." — (not heavy)
3pale (color, adj)
"She has light blue eyes." — (pale color)
4to light, set on fire (verb)
"He lit a candle." — (light up)

🔄 Often confused

light vs heavy →light vs dark →lit vs lighted →

💬 Phrasal verbs

light upgreen lightmake light of
❓ What does “This bag is light” mean?