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Meaning of light
The primary meaning of the word "light" is related to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
Etymology of light
The word "light" originates from Old English "lēoht", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "leukiz" and Proto-Indo-European "leuk-", both meaning "to shine" or "to be bright"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the natural agent that stimulates sight and later to describe various sources of illumination and other related concepts
Synonyms
Definitions
- The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, typically by emitting or reflecting electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum
- * A source of illumination, such as a lamp or candle
- * A particular aspect or appearance of something, such as a light color or a light mood
Usage Examples
- The room was filled with light from the large windows
- * She turned on the light to see what was in the box
- * The city was a light in the darkness, a beacon of hope for those seeking refuge
Antonyms
darkness
gloom
gloominess
shadow
shade
dimness
dullness
murk
murkiness
obscurity
blackness
somberness
sombreness
melancholy
dismalness
dreariness
bleakness
desolation
desolateness