ALIGHT


Meaning of ALIGHT in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If something is ~, it is burning.

Several buildings were set ~...

= ablaze

ADJ: v n ADJ, v-link ADJ

2.

If someone’s eyes are ~ or if their face is ~, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness. (LITERARY)

She paused and turned, her face ~ with happiness.

ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft ADJ with n

3.

If a bird or insect ~s somewhere, it lands there. (LITERARY)

A thrush ~ed on a branch of the pine tree.

VERB: V prep/adv

4.

When you ~ from a train, bus, or other vehicle, you get out of it after a journey. (FORMAL)

= get off

VERB

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