Light ( noun , adjective , verb )

(As a noun)

Light ( noun )

1. The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
2. Something that makes things visible or affords illumination.
3. The energy, radiation, or electromagnetic waves emitted by a source and transmitted through an intervening medium to an observer.
4. The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
5. Something that illuminates or is a source of light.
6. A particular aspect of a situation or thing.
7. A state of knowledge or understanding.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english lēoht; akin to old high german lioht light, latin lux light, luc- (stem of lucēre to shine).

Examples:

1. She turned on the light.
2. He saw the light of the fireflies.
3. The sun is a source of light.
4. She saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
5. The light in the room was dim.

(As an adjective)

Light ( adjective )

1. The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
2. Something that makes things visible or affords illumination.
3. The energy, radiation, or electromagnetic waves emitted by a source and transmitted through an intervening medium to an observer.
4. The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
5. Something that illuminates or is a source of light.
6. A particular aspect of a situation or thing.
7. A state of knowledge or understanding.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english lēoht; akin to old high german lioht light, latin lux light, luc- (stem of lucēre to shine).

Examples:

1. She turned on the light.
2. He saw the light of the fireflies.
3. The sun is a source of light.
4. She saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
5. The light in the room was dim.

(As a verb)

Light ( verb )

1. The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
2. Something that makes things visible or affords illumination.
3. The energy, radiation, or electromagnetic waves emitted by a source and transmitted through an intervening medium to an observer.
4. The sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
5. Something that illuminates or is a source of light.
6. A particular aspect of a situation or thing.
7. A state of knowledge or understanding.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english lēoht; akin to old high german lioht light, latin lux light, luc- (stem of lucēre to shine).

Examples:

1. She turned on the light.
2. He saw the light of the fireflies.
3. The sun is a source of light.
4. She saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
5. The light in the room was dim.