light
/laɪt/
Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye: visible light; Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges; A source of illumination; A source of illumination.
- plural
- lights
Meanings
- 1
Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light
The light hurts our eyes.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
I'll turn the light on.
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC BY 2.0 FR
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Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation)
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A source of illumination
- 4
A source of illumination.; A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit
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A source of illumination.; A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights
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A flame or something used to create fire
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A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any
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Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelengthrare