light Synonyms
Another word for light
• noun (Context 1)
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation within the portion of the spectrum that can be perceived by the human eye.
"The room was bathed in warm morning illumination as the sun rose."
• noun (Context 2)
A device or source that provides illumination, such as a lamp, bulb, or match.
"Please remember to turn off the lamp before leaving the office."
• verb (Context 3)
To ignite or set something burning.
"She used a single match to ignite the candles on the birthday cake."
• verb (Context 4)
To provide with illumination or make visible.
"The football stadium was lit by enormous floodlights for the evening match."
• noun (Context 5)
An understanding of a problem or mystery; enlightenment or awareness.
"The newly discovered historical documents cast new enlightenment on the king's sudden abdication."
• verb (Context 6)
To descend and settle (typically of a bird or insect).
"A monarch butterfly happened to alight upon the delicate flower petals."
Opposites of light
The opposite of light shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: