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as in sunrise
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused

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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air the bird lit on the branch and began to sing

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as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle) he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street

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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective light contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of light are easy, effortless, facile, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When is easy a more appropriate choice than light?

In some situations, the words easy and light are roughly equivalent. However, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is it sensible to use effortless instead of light?

The words effortless and light can be used in similar contexts, but effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another, in the sense of light?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

When could simple be used to replace light?

The synonyms simple and light are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

Where would smooth be a reasonable alternative to light?

Although the words smooth and light have much in common, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

How does the adjective light contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of light are easy, effortless, facile, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When is easy a more appropriate choice than light?

In some situations, the words easy and light are roughly equivalent. However, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is it sensible to use effortless instead of light?

The words effortless and light can be used in similar contexts, but effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another, in the sense of light?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

When could simple be used to replace light?

The synonyms simple and light are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

Where would smooth be a reasonable alternative to light?

Although the words smooth and light have much in common, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

How does the adjective light contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of light are easy, effortless, facile, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When is easy a more appropriate choice than light?

In some situations, the words easy and light are roughly equivalent. However, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is it sensible to use effortless instead of light?

The words effortless and light can be used in similar contexts, but effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another, in the sense of light?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

When could simple be used to replace light?

The synonyms simple and light are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

Where would smooth be a reasonable alternative to light?

Although the words smooth and light have much in common, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

How does the adjective light contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of light are easy, effortless, facile, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When is easy a more appropriate choice than light?

In some situations, the words easy and light are roughly equivalent. However, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is it sensible to use effortless instead of light?

The words effortless and light can be used in similar contexts, but effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another, in the sense of light?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

When could simple be used to replace light?

The synonyms simple and light are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

Where would smooth be a reasonable alternative to light?

Although the words smooth and light have much in common, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

How does the adjective light contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of light are easy, effortless, facile, simple, and smooth. While all these words mean "not demanding effort or involving difficulty," light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

When is easy a more appropriate choice than light?

In some situations, the words easy and light are roughly equivalent. However, easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

When is it sensible to use effortless instead of light?

The words effortless and light can be used in similar contexts, but effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

How do facile and easy relate to one another, in the sense of light?

Facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

When could simple be used to replace light?

The synonyms simple and light are sometimes interchangeable, but simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

Where would smooth be a reasonable alternative to light?

Although the words smooth and light have much in common, smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of light
Noun
This advancement could bring these powerful light sources out of massive facilities and into more accessible labs, potentially reshaping research in physics, chemistry, medicine, and industry. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026 If families can’t afford to keep the lights on, the policy has failed. Nicole Malliotakis, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Rojas topped 98 on the radar, providing a different look for a Twins bullpen that is currently light on velocity. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 Palladium is a silvery-white metal that’s lighter than platinum and often mistaken for it. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Damp charcoal can be difficult to light and maintain. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026 Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers star point guard who lit last year’s NBA Playoffs on fire, is headed to Hollywood — but not via some sort of trade to the Los Angeles Lakers or Clippers. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light
Recent Examples of Synonyms for light
Noun
  • This is a city of dreamers and strivers, so come, bask in their glow, and enjoy a few days of that golden life for yourself.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Highlighted at the center of the galaxy by a bright white glow, for instance, is IC 486's active galactic nucleus (AGN), the center of the galaxy and an active supermassive black hole.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These pieces blend perfectly with lamps designed by Marcel Wanders, the subtle Ice Cream collection, and the natural light that floods the space, bringing the building’s century-old architecture to life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The biggest changes came when Cunnick furnished the place, bringing in Noguchi lamps, a Richard Tuttle chair and lamps, and a Judd side table and daybed, which served as seating in a dining nook.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Thanks to its high altitude and exceptionally dark skies, this location offers stunning views of the Milky Way and countless stars.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • What the stars have to do with love is a tricky question.
    New York Times, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The violence started before sunrise Sunday Authorities said the shooting erupted before dawn at two homes.
    Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The radiant rises to its highest point — when the most meteors will be visible — in the hours before sunrise.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This model also includes cellular connectivity and Nano Texture Glass for the least glare of any tablet on the market.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Even polarizing lenses which can dramatically reduce glare, does so at the expense of cutting down on the light passing through the lens.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The sleek staging, highlighted by a moving lighting beam that ran the length of the catwalk and three overhead video screens that faced each side of the arena, benefited from frequently frantic lights that added more drama to Welch’s story songs.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Building a scene requires considering lighting, props, time, setting, and equipment, and making these elements work together towards your goal is definitely a challenge.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Rewind is completely different from the Rock Slide and Willys 392 -- each one of them has its own unique personality.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Let the day unfold instead of forcing it.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • That happened one day during a middle school game.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

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