lights
noun · verb
Form of light , plural of light.
Simple meaning
A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
Pronunciation
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lytsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlaɪts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of light
Having abundant light or illumination
plural of light
A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.
plural of light
Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
plural of light
Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).
verb
third-person singular of light
To start (a fire).
third-person singular of light
To set fire to; to set burning.
third-person singular of light
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
third-person singular of light
To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
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