light

• صفة تصف شيئًا وزنه قليل وليس ثقيلًا، أو لونًا فاتحًا أو مضيّئًا.

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

1. Not heavyA1formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   خفيف

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

   المرادفاتairyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   الأضدادheavyweighty

2. BrightA1formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   فاتح

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

   المرادفاتbrightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   الأضدادdarkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavyA2informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   خفيف

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

   المرادفاتdietlightweightlitethinweak

   الأضدادdenseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not seriousB1informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   خفيف

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

   المرادفاتeasyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   الأضدادdifficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• ظرف يعني «بوزن جسدي قليل أو ضغط قليل» أو «بسهولة». يُستخدم لوصف أفعال تُؤدّى بلطف أو دون ثقل، وهو مطابق في الشكل للصفة.

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.

1. With little weight or forceB1informal

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

   بِخِفَّة

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

   المرادفاتdelicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   الأضدادhard

2. Without much seriousnessB2informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   بشكل غير جدي

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

   المرادفاتairilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   الأضدادgravelyseriouslysolemnly

• الإشعاع الكهرومغناطيسي الذي تدركه العين البشرية، أو مصدر الإضاءة أو حالة الإضاءة.

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

1. Electromagnetic radiationA1formal

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

   الضوء

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

   المرادفاتbrightnessglowilluminationluminescenceradiancevisible radiation

2. Device for illuminationA1formal

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

   مصدر ضوء

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

   المرادفاتbeaconbulbfixtureflashlightilluminantlamplanterntorch

3. Understanding or knowledgeB2formal

   Mental illumination or insight into a situation.

   الفهم والمعرفة

   • 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.

   المرادفاتawarenessclaritycomprehensionenlightenmentilluminationinsightknowledgeunderstandingwisdom

   الأضدادconfusiondarknessignoranceobscurity

4. Traffic signalA2informal

   A set of colored lights used to control traffic flow.

   إشارة المرور

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

   المرادفاتrobotsignalstoplighttraffic lighttraffic signal

• فعل يدل على إشعال النار أو إحداث الاحتراق، أو على الإنارة والإضاءة، أو على إطلاع شخص على أمر ما.

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

فعل شاذ

1. Ignite or turn onA2formal

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

   إشعال أو تشغيل

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

   المرادفاتfireignitekindleswitch onturn on

   الأضدادblow outdouseextinguishput outquenchsmothersnuffstifle

2. IlluminateB1formal

   To provide light to an area or object.

   يُضيء

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

   المرادفاتbrightenclarifyfloodlightilluminateillumineirradiatelightenspotlight

   الأضدادdarkendimextinguishobscureshade

3. Descend or landB2formal

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

   هبط

   • 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.

   المرادفاتalightcome downdescendlandperchrestsettletouch down

الصيغ المركّبةlight uplight upon