Definitions

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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Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League game as Leeds denied Sunderland a place in the top five with a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

England play in the opening match of the 16-team tournament against the United States at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday, 22 August.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Patrons, decked out in leather vests, boots, jeans and baseball caps drank Modelo and Coors Light on the patio.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2023

There were long lines outside Sunderland’s ground, the Stadium of Light, on Thursday as supporters flocked to buy tickets for one of the club’s biggest matches this century.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

Light on her feet and quicker than thought, Louise darted around to the back of Camilla’s neck.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

light on

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