light

Describes something that has little weight, is not heavy, or has a bright or pale color.

ruОписывает что-то с малым весом, не тяжёлое, или имеющее яркий или бледный цвет.esDescribe algo con poco peso, que no es pesado, o que tiene un color brillante o pálido.frSe dit de ce qui a un faible poids, n'est pas lourd, ou de ce qui est lumineux ou de couleur pâle, peu intense.deBezeichnet etwas mit geringem Gewicht, das nicht schwer ist, oder eine helle, kräftige bzw. blasse Farbe.ptDescreve algo com pouco peso, que não é pesado, ou que tem cor clara ou pouco intensa.zh形容物体重量小、不重，或颜色浅淡、明亮。arصفة تصف شيئًا وزنه قليل وليس ثقيلًا، أو لونًا فاتحًا أو مضيّئًا.

1. Not heavy A1 formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   • This bag is light; I can carry it easily.
   • Feathers are very light.
   • The light suitcase made travel convenient.

   ruЛегкийesligerofrléger (peu lourd)deLeichtptLevezh轻arخفيف

   المرادفات: airyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   الأضداد: heavyweighty

2. Bright A1 formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   • The room is light and airy.
   • She prefers light colors like white and yellow.
   • The light morning sun woke me up.

   ruСветлыйesluminoso, clarofrclair, lumineuxdehellptClarozh明亮的arفاتح

   المرادفات: brightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   الأضداد: darkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavy A2 informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   • This beer is light and refreshing.
   • I ordered a light salad for lunch.
   • She drinks light coffee with skim milk.

   ruЛегкийesligero (poco denso o pesado)frléger, allégédeLeichtptLevezh清淡的arخفيف

   المرادفات: dietlightweightlitethinweak

   الأضداد: denseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not serious B1 informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   • It's a light read for the beach.
   • The conversation was light and fun.
   • He made a light comment about the situation.

   ruЛёгкийesligero, poco seriofrléger, peu sérieuxdeLeichtptLevezh轻松的arخفيف

   المرادفات: easyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   الأضداد: difficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• lighter comparative form
• lightest superlative form

An adverb meaning "with little physical weight or pressure" or "easily." It is used to describe actions performed gently or without heaviness, identical in form to the adjective.

ruНаречие, означающее «с небольшим физическим весом или давлением» или «легко». Используется для описания действий, выполняемых нежно или без тяжести, идентично по форме прилагательному.esAdverbio que significa «con poco peso físico o presión» o «fácilmente». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con suavidad o sin pesadez, idéntico en forma al adjetivo.frAdverbe signifiant « avec un poids physique ou une pression légère » ou « facilement ». S'emploie pour décrire des actions faites avec délicatesse ou sans lourdeur, identique en forme à l'adjectif.deAdverb, das bedeutet „mit geringem physischem Gewicht oder Druck“ oder „auf leichte Weise“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die sanft oder ohne Schwere ausgeführt werden, und hat dieselbe Form wie das Adjektiv.ptAdvérbio que significa "com pouco peso ou pressão" ou "de maneira leve". Usado para descrever ações feitas suavemente ou sem peso, com a mesma forma do adjetivo.zh副词，表示“以很小的重量或压力”或“轻轻地”，用于描述轻柔、不费力的动作；与形容词同形。arظرف يعني «بوزن جسدي قليل أو ضغط قليل» أو «بسهولة». يُستخدم لوصف أفعال تُؤدّى بلطف أو دون ثقل، وهو مطابق في الشكل للصفة.

1. With little weight or force B1 informal

   Used to describe touching, sleeping, eating, etc., with little weight or pressure.

   • She sleeps very light and wakes up easily.
   • He touched her lightly on the shoulder.
   • They ate lightly before the big meal.

   ruЛегкоesligeramentefrLégèrement, avec peu de force ou de poidsdeLeichtptLevementezh轻轻地arبِخِفَّة

   المرادفات: delicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   الأضداد: hard

2. Without much seriousness B2 informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   • He took the criticism lightly.
   • She spoke lightly about her achievements.
   • Don't take the situation so lightly.

   ruЛегкомысленноesSin seriedadfrDe manière légèredeLeichtsinnigptLevementezh轻率地arبشكل غير جدي

   المرادفات: airilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   الأضداد: gravelyseriouslysolemnly

• lighter comparative form
• lightest superlative form

A noun referring to electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye, or the source or state of illumination.

ruЭлектромагнитное излучение, воспринимаемое человеческим глазом, или источник или состояние освещения.esRadiación electromagnética perceptible por el ojo humano, o fuente o estado de iluminación.frRayonnement électromagnétique visible par l'œil humain, ou source ou état d'éclairage.deElektromagnetische Strahlung, die vom menschlichen Auge wahrgenommen wird, sowie eine Lichtquelle oder der Zustand der Beleuchtung.ptRadiação eletromagnética percebida pelo olho humano, ou a fonte ou estado de iluminação.zh电磁辐射中能被人眼感知的部分，也指光源或照明状态；也可表示使事物明亮或点燃。arالإشعاع الكهرومغناطيسي الذي تدركه العين البشرية، أو مصدر الإضاءة أو حالة الإضاءة.

1. Electromagnetic radiation A1 formal

   The form of energy visible to the human eye, traveling in waves.

   • Sunlight is essential for plants to grow.
   • The room was filled with bright light.
   • Turn on the light so we can see better.

   ruСветesLuz (radiación electromagnética)frLumière (rayonnement électromagnétique)deLichtptLuzzh光arالضوء

   المرادفات: brightnessglowilluminationluminescenceradiancevisible radiation

2. Device for illumination A1 formal

   A source or device that produces light, such as a lamp or bulb.

   • The street light was flickering at night.
   • She bought a new reading light for her desk.
   • The traffic light turned red.

   ruИсточник светаesAparato de iluminaciónfrluminaire (dispositif d'éclairage)deLeuchtmittelptDispositivo de iluminaçãozh灯具arمصدر ضوء

   المرادفات: beaconbulbfixtureflashlightilluminantlamplanterntorch

3. Understanding or knowledge B2 formal

   Mental illumination or insight into a situation.

   • The professor shed light on the complex theory.
   • New evidence came to light during the investigation.
   • He finally saw the light and understood the mistake.

   ruПониманиеesLuz (entendimiento, conocimiento)frlumière (sens figuré)deErkenntnisptEntendimentozh领悟arالفهم والمعرفة

   المرادفات: awarenessclaritycomprehensionenlightenmentilluminationinsightknowledgeunderstandingwisdom

   الأضداد: confusiondarknessignoranceobscurity

4. Traffic signal A2 informal

   A set of colored lights used to control traffic flow.

   • The light turned green, so we drove forward.
   • Wait for the light to change before crossing.
   • Traffic lights help prevent accidents at intersections.

   ruСветофорesSemáforofrFeu de signalisationdeAmpelptSemáforozh红绿灯arإشارة المرور

   المرادفات: robotsignalstoplighttraffic lighttraffic signal

• lights plural form
• lights' possessive plural form
• light's possessive singular form

فعل شاذ

A verb used to indicate the act of igniting or causing something to burn, or to illuminate.

ruГлагол, обозначающий акт зажигания или причинения горения чего-либо, или освещения.esVerbo que denota el acto de encender o hacer arder algo, o de iluminar.frVerbe désignant l'action d'allumer ou de provoquer la combustion de quelque chose, ou d'éclairer.deVerb, das das Anzünden oder In-Brand-Setzen von etwas bezeichnet oder das Beleuchten bzw. Erhellen von etwas.ptVerbo que significa atear fogo ou fazer algo queimar, acender algo para iluminar, ou, em sentido figurado, esclarecer ou informar alguém sobre algo.zh动词，表示点燃某物使其燃烧，或照亮某处，或开启（灯光、设备等），也可引申为使人明白、告知。arفعل يدل على إشعال النار أو إحداث الاحتراق، أو على الإنارة والإضاءة، أو على إطلاع شخص على أمر ما.

1. Ignite or turn on A2 formal

   To cause something to start burning or to turn on a light source.

   • She lit the candles on the birthday cake.
   • He lit a cigarette outside the building.
   • Please light the fireplace; it's cold in here.

   ruЗажечьesencenderfrallumerdeAnzündenptAcenderzh点燃arإشعال أو تشغيل

   المرادفات: fireignitekindleswitch onturn on

   الأضداد: blow outdouseextinguishput outquenchsmothersnuffstifle

2. Illuminate B1 formal

   To provide light to an area or object.

   • The street lamps light the road at night.
   • They lit the stage with colorful spotlights.
   • The moon lit the path through the forest.

   ruОсвещатьesIluminarfréclairerdeBeleuchtenptIluminarzh照亮arيُضيء

   المرادفات: brightenclarifyfloodlightilluminateillumineirradiatelightenspotlight

   الأضداد: darkendimextinguishobscureshade

3. Descend or land B2 formal

   To come down from the air and land, as an aircraft or bird.

   • The plane lit down safely on the runway.
   • The bird lit on the branch after flying across the lake.
   • The helicopter lit on the helipad during the storm.

   ruСестьesposarsefrse poser / atterrirdeLandenptPousarzh降落arهبط

   المرادفات: alightcome downdescendlandperchrestsettletouch down

• lighted past participle
• lit past participle
• lighted past simple
• lit past simple
• lighting present participle
• lights third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: light uplight upon