light

Definition for light

adjective as in blond, fair

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pastel

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bleached, faded, pale

adjective as in simple, easy

adjective as in funny, cheery

noun as in context, point of view; understanding

verb as in start on fire

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burn, ignite, kindle

Strong matches

enkindle, fire, flame, inflame, spark

verb as in step down; land

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Socks were then collected from willing spectators and added to the sack that was hovering over the dimly lighted set.

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Confections — puddings, custards, fried pastries and milk cake galore — are a key, rather necessary, part of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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Jurors heard phone footage from the hotel car park showed emergency blue lights at the train station.

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Redford's passing caused an outpouring of grief from the US filmmaking community -- many of whose leading lights got their start at the indie movie festival he created, including Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh.

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Warner Bros. said in a news release that it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives in light of interest it has received from multiple parties.

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