lighter

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

   Synonyme: airyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   Antonyme: 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

   Synonyme: brightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   Antonyme: 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

   Synonyme: dietlightweightlitethinweak

   Antonyme: 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

   Synonyme: easyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   Antonyme: 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

   Synonyme: delicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   Antonyme: 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

   Synonyme: airilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   Antonyme: gravelyseriouslysolemnly

• lighter comparative form
• lightest superlative form

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее устройство для добывания огня или вещество для растопки, а также плоскодонное судно для перевозки тяжёлых грузов.esSustantivo que designa un dispositivo o material usado para encender fuego, o una embarcación plana utilizada para transportar cargas pesadas en canales.frNom désignant un dispositif servant à allumer un feu ou une flamme, une matière combustible utilisée pour l'allumage, ou encore un bateau à fond plat utilisé pour transporter des charges lourdes sur les canaux.deEin Gerät oder eine Substanz zum Entzünden eines Feuers; außerdem ein flachbodiges Boot, das auf Kanälen zum Transport schwerer Lasten verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um dispositivo usado para acender fogo, um material usado para iniciar uma chama ou um tipo de barcaça de fundo chato usada para transportar cargas pesadas em canais.zh指用来点火的装置（如打火机），也指引火物或点火用的材料；还指一种平底船，用于运输重型货物。arاسم يدل على أداة لإشعال النار أو مادة تُستعمل لإشعال الحطب أو الفحم، وكذلك على سفينة مسطحة القاع تُستعمل لنقل الأحمال الثقيلة في الموانئ والأنهار.

1. Igniting substance B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРастопкаesMaterial para encender fuegofrAllume-feudeAnzündmaterialptMaterial para acender fogozh引火物arمادة الإشعال

   Synonyme: firelighterigniterkindlingtinder

2. Fire-starting device A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗажигалкаesEncendedorfrBriquetdeFeuerzeugptIsqueirozh打火机arولاعة

   Synonyme: cigarette lighterigniterpocket lighter

3. Flat-bottomed boat B2 formal british technical

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

   • 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.

   ruБаржаesGánguilfrBateau à fond plat pour transports fluviauxdeLeichterptBarcaçazh驳船arصندل نهري

   Synonyme: bargeflatboatscow

• lighters plural form
• lighters' possessive plural form
• lighter's possessive singular form