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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Light
The primary meaning of the word "light" is related to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
Definitions
- The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, typically by emitting or reflecting electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum.
- * A source of illumination, such as a lamp or the sun.
- * A particular aspect or presentation of a situation or idea.
- * Making something less severe or serious.
Etymology of Light
The word "light" comes from Old English "lēoht", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "leukiz" and Proto-Indo-European "leuk-", both of which are related to the concept of light and illumination.
The word has been used in the English language since ancient times, with its meaning and usage evolving over the centuries to encompass various aspects of illumination, understanding, and perception.
Example Uses
- The room was filled with light from the large windows.
- * She tried to shed some light on the mysterious event.
- * The new policy aims to bring light to the struggling community.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
darkness
gloom
gloominess
murk
murkiness
shadow
shade
obscurity
dimness
faintness
blackness
night
dusk
twilight
somberness
solemnity
seriousness
heaviness
gravity
gloom
bleakness
desolation