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\ ˈlīt  \
Definition of light
 (Entry 1 of 6)
1a: something that makes vision possible
b: the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors
c: electromagnetic radiation  of any wavelength that travels in a vacuum
with a speed of 299,792,458 meters (about 186,000 miles) per
secondspecifically : such radiation that is visible to the human eye

2a: DAYLIGHTwas up each morning at the first light— Frank O'Connor

b: DAWN

3: a source of light: such as

a: a celestial bodyAs night fell the lights in the sky multiplied.
b: CANDLEput a light in the window
c: an electric light

4a: a color of notable lightness : a light or pale color —usually

pluralBartlett allows his preliminary wash or grisaille to dry and then
applies transparent layers of broken color. Into this wash he adds
the lights and darks as they have been mapped out underneath. — Harley
Bartlett
blights  plural : clothing that is light in coloralways washed
his lights separately from his darks

5archaic  : SIGHT SENSE 4A

6a: spiritual illuminationthe light shines in the darkness, and the

darkness has not overcome it — John 1:5 (Revised Standard Version)
b: INNER LIGHT
c: ENLIGHTENMENTreaching out and groping for a pathway to the light
— B. N. Cardozo
d: TRUTH

7a: public knowledgefacts brought to light

b: a particular aspect or appearance presented to viewsaw the matter in
a different light

8: a particular illumination

9: something that enlightens or informsshed some light on the problem

10: a medium (such as a window) through which light is admitted

11lights  plural : a set of principles, standards, or opinionsworship

according to one's lights— Adrienne Koch

12: a noteworthy person in a particular place or fielda

literary light among current writers— see also LEADING LIGHT

13: a particular expression of the eyelistened with a fiery light burning in

her eyes— Sherwood Anderson

14a: LIGHTHOUSE, BEACON
b: TRAFFIC LIGHT

15: the representation of light in art

16: a flame for lighting something (such as a cigarette)

in the light of
1: from the point of view of

2or  in light of : in view ofIn light of their findings, new procedures were
established.

light
  adjective (1)
Definition of light (Entry 2 of 6)
1: having light : BRIGHTa light airy room
2a: not dark, intense, or swarthy in color or coloring : PALE
bof colors  : medium in saturation and high in lightnesslight blue

3of coffee  : served with extra milk or cream

light
  verb (1)
lit\ ˈlit  \  or  lighted; lighting
Definition of light (Entry 3 of 6)
intransitive verb
1: to become light : BRIGHTEN —usually used with upher face lit up

2: to take fire

3: to ignite something (such as a cigarette) —often used with up

transitive verb
1: to set fire to

2a: to conduct with a light : GUIDE

b: ILLUMINATErockets light up the sky
c: ANIMATE, BRIGHTENa smile lit up her face

light
  adjective (2)
Definition of light (Entry 4 of 6)