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a·light2
 alight2
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- pronunciation:
laIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
illuminated or appearing illuminated; lighted up.
The night sky was alight with fireworks.Her face was alight with excitement as her kayak approached the rapids.The little boy ran toward the Christmas tree, his eyes alight with pleasure.- synonyms:
- bright, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, illuminated, lighted, lit, lucent, lustrous, radiant
- similar words:
- ablaze, burning, sparkling
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| definition 2: |
in flames.
He poured gasoline over the rags and set them alight.The entire building was alight when the fire department arrived.- synonyms:
- ablaze, afire, aflame, burning
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