light on

VERB

land

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dock settle touch down

STRONG

alight berth debark disembark ground pilot steer thump

WEAK

bring in check in come ashore come down come in come to berth descend upon drop anchor flatten out get down level off make land put down put in set down set on deck sit down splash down take down

Antonyms

WEAK

ascend take off

Example Sentences

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He has resisted calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the case, arguing that it would not shed more light on the crimes than a thorough police investigation.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

I don’t want people to break up with people, but if this sheds a light on a relationship, hopefully that means they can talk about it and improve it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Because HOA managers typically outsource tasks such as building maintenance, landscaping, legal services and accounting, they are light on fixed assets, with low overhead and lean staffing—attractive qualities for investment firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Some analysts think there could be light on the horizon though, with the country's high-wage sector steadily growing.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

I saw his eyes light on the scrap of newspaper.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

light on

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