LIGHT
__Definitions__
–NOUN
1.
something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colours depend on light.
2.
Physics:
a.
Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. Electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sightreact, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nmand propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, orquantum phenomenon.
b.
a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect theretina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays.
3.
the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight.
4.
an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or abeacon.
5.
the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the lightof a candle.
6.
the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the firstlight.
7.
daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east.
8.
daytime: Summer has more hours of light.
9.
a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takeson a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light.
10.
a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match:''Could you give me a light?''
11.
a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes.
12.
the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light.
13.
the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed topublic notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed herin the light.
14.
a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example;luminary: He became one of the leading lights of Restorationdrama.
15.
Art:
a.
the effect of light falling on an object or scene asrepresented in a picture.
b.
one of the brightest parts of a picture.
16.
a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes.
17.
a measure or supply of light; illumination: The wall cuts offour light.
18.
spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment.
19.
Architecture:
b.
a window, esp. a small one.
20.
Mental insight; understanding.
21.
lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed:to act according to one's lights.
22.
a lighthouse.
23.
Archaic . the eyesight.
–ADJECTIVE
24.
having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightestroom in the entire house.
25.
pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue.
26.
(of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to producea light color.
–VERB (used with object)
27.
to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette;kindle; ignite.
28.
to turn or switch on (an electric light): One flick of themaster switch lights all the lamps in the room.
29.
to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room islighted by two large chandeliers.
30.
to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light(often fol. by up ): Hundreds of candles lighted up theballroom.
31.
to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, esp. withjoy, animation, or the like (often fol. by up ): A smile lit upher face. Her presence lighted up the room.
32.
to guide or conduct with a light: a candle to light you to bed.
–Verb (used without object)
—IDIOMS33.
to take fire or become kindled: The damp wood refused tolight.
34.
to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking(usually fol. by up ): He took out a pipe and lighted up beforespeaking.
35.
to become illuminated when switched on: This table lampwon't light.
36.
to become bright, as with light or color (often fol. by up ):The sky lights up at sunset.
37.
to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (oftenfol. by up ).
38.
bring to light, to discover or reveal: The excavations broughtto light the remnants of an ancient civilization.
39.
come to light, to be discovered or revealed: Some previouslyundiscovered letters have lately come to light.
40.
hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one'stalents or successes.
41.
in a good 
/ bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable)circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seenhim in a good light.
/ bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable)circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seenhim in a good light.42.
in (the) light of, taking into account; because of;considering: It was necessary to review the decision in thelight of recent developments.
43.
light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief,or redemption: We haven't solved the problem yet, but we'rebeginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
44.
'see the light':
a.
to come into existence or being.
b.
to be made public.
c.
to begin to accept or understand a point of view oneformerly opposed: Her father was opposed to herattending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw thelight.
45.
shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing.
/ throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing.
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