lighter

• 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

• اسم يدل على أداة لإشعال النار أو مادة تُستعمل لإشعال الحطب أو الفحم، وكذلك على سفينة مسطحة القاع تُستعمل لنقل الأحمال الثقيلة في الموانئ والأنهار.

A noun referring to a device used to ignite a fire or a substance used for kindling, or a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying heavy loads on canals.

1. Igniting substanceB2formal

   A material used to start or kindle a fire, such as kindling or a fire starter.

   مادة الإشعال

   • They used dry leaves as a lighter to start the campfire.
   • The survival kit included a piece of flint for a lighter.
   • He gathered small twigs to serve as a lighter for the logs.

   المرادفاتfirelighterigniterkindlingtinder

2. Fire-starting deviceA2formal

   A portable device, typically filled with fuel, used to produce a flame for igniting cigarettes, stoves, or fires.

   ولاعة

   • She flicked her lighter to light the candle.
   • He always carries a lighter in his pocket.
   • The campers used a butane lighter to start the grill.

   المرادفاتcigarette lighterigniterpocket lighter

3. Flat-bottomed boatB2formalbritishtechnical

   A type of barge with a flat bottom, used for transporting heavy goods on canals or inland waterways.

   صندل نهري

   • The canal was crowded with lighters carrying coal.
   • The crew unloaded the cargo from the lighter onto the dock.
   • A lighter is commonly used to move goods between ships and shore.

   المرادفاتbargeflatboatscow