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{ "term": "light", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things", "sensetop": "by the light of somethinginto the lighttowards the light", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**bright/dim light**" }, { "text": "a room with good **natural light**" }, { "text": "White paint **reflects** the **light**." }, { "text": "The light was beginning to fail *(= it was beginning to get dark)*." }, { "text": "The knife gleamed as it **caught the light** *(= as the light shone on it)*." }, { "text": "The substance causes the bacteria to **emit light**." }, { "text": "Some light filters through the dense tree cover." }, { "text": "She could just see by the light of the candle.", "contextForm": "by the light of something" }, { "text": "in the fading light of a summer’s evening" }, { "text": "Bring it into the light so I can see it.", "contextForm": "into the light" }, { "text": "The plants grow towards the light.", "contextForm": "towards the light" }, { "text": "travelling at the **speed of light**" }, { "text": "a **beam/ray of light**" }, { "text": "a **light source/beam**" }, { "text": "changes in **light intensity**" }, { "text": "Bring it into the light and we'll have a look at it." }, { "text": "In winter here there are many more hours of darkness than light." }, { "text": "The bleach may have lost its effectiveness due to exposure to light or heat." }, { "text": "Yellow brings light and warmth into a room." }, { "text": "Lamps threw small pools of light on the carpet." }, { "text": "Light streamed in through the window." }, { "text": "Objects reflect, transmit or absorb the light which falls upon them." }, { "text": "In full light, you could see stains all over the coat." }, { "text": "Light from a tall lamp fell in a pool on the desk." }, { "text": "Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light." }, { "text": "She held up the letter against the light." }, { "text": "The lamp was the only source of light in the room." }, { "text": "The place looked calm in the golden evening light." }, { "text": "There was a flash of light followed by an explosion." }, { "text": "They managed to see where the door was by the light of the moon." }, { "text": "We could hardly see the ball in the failing light." }, { "text": "We were momentarily blinded by the light of the sun." }, { "text": "You could see the imperfections in the repair when the light caught it." }, { "text": "light emitted by a star" }, { "text": "the light from the kitchen window" }, { "text": "He squinted in the bright light." }, { "text": "The light reflecting off the snow was dazzling." }, { "text": "We could only just make out the path in the dim light." } ], "topics": ["Physics and chemistry"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["clear", "good", "bright"], "… of light": ["beam", "ray", "burst"], "verb + light": ["have", "generate", "produce"], "light + verb": ["gleam", "glow", "shine"], "light + noun": ["level", "source", "beam"], "preposition": [ "against the light", "by the light of", "into the light" ], "phrases": [ "(the) light at the end of the tunnel", "the light of day", "(at) the speed of light" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "a particular type of light with its own colour or qualities", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "A cold, grey light crept under the curtains." }, { "text": "It glowed and gave off a white light." }, { "text": "The fluorescent tubes emit a harsh light." }, { "text": "The scene is bathed in an artificial yellow light." }, { "text": "A pale light streamed through the window." }, { "text": "They are only 18 watt but give a light equal to old-style 100 watt bulbs." }, { "text": "The lamps give a cold bluish light." }, { "text": "The digital clock produces a sickly green light." }, { "text": "The tubes emit different-coloured lights." }, { "text": "film that is sensitive to ultraviolet light" }, { "text": "in the cold light of morning" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["clear", "good", "bright"], "… of light": ["beam", "ray", "burst"], "verb + light": ["have", "generate", "produce"], "light + verb": ["gleam", "glow", "shine"], "light + noun": ["level", "source", "beam"], "preposition": [ "against the light", "by the light of", "into the light" ], "phrases": [ "(the) light at the end of the tunnel", "the light of day", "(at) the speed of light" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "a thing that produces light, especially an electric light", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "to turn/switch the lights on/off" }, { "text": "to turn out the light(s)" }, { "text": "to turn down/dim the lights" }, { "text": "the lights fade/flicker" }, { "text": "The lights dimmed and the film began." }, { "text": "Suddenly all the **lights went out**." }, { "text": "It was an hour before the **lights came on** again." }, { "text": "A **light flashed** in the distance." }, { "text": "A bright **light shone** in his eyes." }, { "text": "ceiling/wall lights" }, { "text": "The city twinkled with **Christmas lights**." }, { "text": "A police car went by with **flashing lights**." }, { "text": "Keep going—the lights *(= traffic lights)* are green." }, { "text": "Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working." }, { "text": "He was cycling at night without lights." }, { "text": "She felt along the wall and found the **light switch**." }, { "text": "A light was still burning in the bedroom." }, { "text": "The company installed fluorescent lights to cut energy costs." }, { "text": "They strung the room with party lights." }, { "text": "I could see a flashing light." }, { "text": "I need a bedside light for reading." }, { "text": "I'll put on the outside lights for when you arrive." }, { "text": "We leave the landing light on at night." }, { "text": "You've left the porch light on." }, { "text": "They had wrought iron light fixtures made for the yard." }, { "text": "The dining room features sleek Art Deco light fittings." }, { "text": "A warning light goes on when the battery is running low." }, { "text": "He flashed his lights to warn the oncoming cars." }, { "text": "Some cars already had their lights on." }, { "text": "Someone shone a light in my face." }, { "text": "The blue light was flashing." }, { "text": "The pilot could just make out the runway landing lights." }, { "text": "The warning light came on." }, { "text": "a dark country lane with no lights" }, { "text": "The lights dimmed and the curtain rose." }, { "text": "Turn on the lights!" }, { "text": "The light flickered a couple of times then went out." } ], "topics": ["Houses and homes"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["bright", "blinking", "flashing"], "verb + light": ["flick on", "flip on", "put on"], "light + verb": ["be off", "be on", "come on"], "light + noun": ["switch", "fitting", "fixture"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "an expression in somebody’s eyes that shows what they are thinking or feeling", "examples": [ { "text": "There was a soft light in her eyes as she looked at him." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones", "examples": [ { "text": "Examine the artist's use of light and shade." }, { "text": "contrasting areas of light and dark" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "a match or device with which you can light a cigarette", "labels": "(British English)(North American English, British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "Have you got a light?" }, { "text": "Do you have a light?" }, { "text": "Could you give me a light?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "a window or an opening to allow light in", "labels": "(architecture)", "examples": [ { "text": "leaded lights" } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "according to the standards that somebody sets for himself or herself", "labels": "(formal)", "examples": [ { "text": "The police were left to do the job according to their lights." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be between somebody and a source of light", "examples": [ { "text": "Could you move—you're in my light." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to go to sleep very quickly", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "She returned to bed and went out like a light." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to be pleasant, friendly and polite", "examples": [ { "text": "I can’t complain—he’s been all sweetness and light with me." }, { "text": "People think she's all sweetness and light, but she actually has a temper." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to be fun and easy to deal with", "examples": [ { "text": "It’s not all sweetness and light being an actor." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the excitement of city life", "examples": [ { "text": "Although he grew up in the country, he's always had a taste for the bright lights." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make new information known to people", "examples": [ { "text": "These facts have only just been brought to light." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make a problem, etc. easier to understand", "examples": [ { "text": "Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become known to people", "examples": [ { "text": "New evidence has recently come to light." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to not let people know that you are good at something", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer", "examples": [ { "text": "These things always look different in the cold light of day." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "if you see something or put something in a good, bad, etc. light, it seems good, bad, etc.", "examples": [ { "text": "You must not view what happened in a negative light." }, { "text": "They want to present their policies in the best possible light." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "after considering something", "examples": [ { "text": "He rewrote the book in the light of further research." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to fail to stop at a red traffic light", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [], "topics": ["Crime and punishment", "Transport by car or lorry"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation", "examples": [ { "text": "For the first time since the start of his treatment, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something", "examples": [ { "text": "I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "the person somebody loves more than any other", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "used to describe somebody who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention", "labels": "(saying, humorous)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to finally understand or accept something, especially something obvious", "examples": [ { "text": "He thinks she’s wonderful but he’ll soon see the light! *(= realize that she’s not)*" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to begin to believe in a religion", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to begin to exist or to become publicly known about", "examples": [ { "text": "He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day." }, { "text": "Some of her paintings never even saw the light of day." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to make something start burning", "labels": "(especially British English)", "examples": [ { "text": "A spark from the fire had set light to a rug." } ], "synonyms": "ignite" } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/laɪt/", "audio": "li/light/light__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/laɪt/", "audio": "li/light/light__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "noun ,Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’." }