Light

/laɪt/

noun

Something that makes things visible or gives brightness.

He turned on the light in the room.

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Pro Tip 1/2

Use 'light' to describe situations that provide clear vision.

The morning light revealed the beautiful landscape.

Pro Tip 2/2

Metaphorically, 'light' can mean to clarify or explain something.

Her explanation shed light on the complicated issue.

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