alight
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/əˈlaɪt/
English
Definitions
verb
- (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.“He alighted from his horse.”
- (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.“A flying bird alights on a tree.”
- (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
- To befall or betide.
verb
- To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
verb
- To light; light up; illuminate.
- To set light to; light.
adjective
- Lit, on fire, switched on.“The sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight.”
- Lit; on fire, burning.“Her face was alight with happiness.”
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Synonyms
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