{
    "term": "light",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things",
            "sensetop": "by the light of somethinginto the lighttowards the light",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "**bright/dim light**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a room with good **natural light**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "White paint **reflects** the **light**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The light was beginning to fail *(= it was beginning to get dark)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The knife gleamed as it **caught the light** *(= as the light shone on it)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The substance causes the bacteria to **emit light**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some light filters through the dense tree cover."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She could just see by the light of the candle.",
                    "contextForm": "by the light of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "in the fading light of a summer’s evening"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Bring it into the light so I can see it.",
                    "contextForm": "into the light"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The plants grow towards the light.",
                    "contextForm": "towards the light"
                },
                {
                    "text": "travelling at the **speed of light**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **beam/ray of light**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **light source/beam**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "changes in **light intensity**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Bring it into the light and we'll have a look at it."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In winter here there are many more hours of darkness than light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The bleach may have lost its effectiveness due to exposure to light or heat."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Yellow brings light and warmth into a room."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Lamps threw small pools of light on the carpet."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Light streamed in through the window."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Objects reflect, transmit or absorb the light which falls upon them."
                },
                {
                    "text": "In full light, you could see stains all over the coat."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Light from a tall lamp fell in a pool on the desk."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She held up the letter against the light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The lamp was the only source of light in the room."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The place looked calm in the golden evening light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There was a flash of light followed by an explosion."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They managed to see where the door was by the light of the moon."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We could hardly see the ball in the failing light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We were momentarily blinded by the light of the sun."
                },
                {
                    "text": "You could see the imperfections in the repair when the light caught it."
                },
                {
                    "text": "light emitted by a star"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the light from the kitchen window"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He squinted in the bright light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The light reflecting off the snow was dazzling."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We could only just make out the path in the dim light."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Physics and chemistry"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["clear", "good", "bright"],
                "… of light": ["beam", "ray", "burst"],
                "verb + light": ["have", "generate", "produce"],
                "light + verb": ["gleam", "glow", "shine"],
                "light + noun": ["level", "source", "beam"],
                "preposition": [
                    "against the light",
                    "by the light of",
                    "into the light"
                ],
                "phrases": [
                    "(the) light at the end of the tunnel",
                    "the light of day",
                    "(at) the speed of light"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a particular type of light with its own colour or qualities",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A cold, grey light crept under the curtains."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It glowed and gave off a white light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The fluorescent tubes emit a harsh light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The scene is bathed in an artificial yellow light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A pale light streamed through the window."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They are only 18 watt but give a light equal to old-style 100 watt bulbs."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The lamps give a cold bluish light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The digital clock produces a sickly green light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The tubes emit different-coloured lights."
                },
                {
                    "text": "film that is sensitive to ultraviolet light"
                },
                {
                    "text": "in the cold light of morning"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["clear", "good", "bright"],
                "… of light": ["beam", "ray", "burst"],
                "verb + light": ["have", "generate", "produce"],
                "light + verb": ["gleam", "glow", "shine"],
                "light + noun": ["level", "source", "beam"],
                "preposition": [
                    "against the light",
                    "by the light of",
                    "into the light"
                ],
                "phrases": [
                    "(the) light at the end of the tunnel",
                    "the light of day",
                    "(at) the speed of light"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a thing that produces light, especially an electric light",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to turn/switch the lights on/off"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to turn out the light(s)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "to turn down/dim the lights"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the lights fade/flicker"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The lights dimmed and the film began."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Suddenly all the **lights went out**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It was an hour before the **lights came on** again."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A **light flashed** in the distance."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A bright **light shone** in his eyes."
                },
                {
                    "text": "ceiling/wall lights"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The city twinkled with **Christmas lights**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A police car went by with **flashing lights**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Keep going—the lights *(= traffic lights)* are green."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was cycling at night without lights."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She felt along the wall and found the **light switch**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A light was still burning in the bedroom."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company installed fluorescent lights to cut energy costs."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They strung the room with party lights."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I could see a flashing light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I need a bedside light for reading."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'll put on the outside lights for when you arrive."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We leave the landing light on at night."
                },
                {
                    "text": "You've left the porch light on."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They had wrought iron light fixtures made for the yard."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The dining room features sleek Art Deco light fittings."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A warning light goes on when the battery is running low."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He flashed his lights to warn the oncoming cars."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some cars already had their lights on."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Someone shone a light in my face."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The blue light was flashing."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The pilot could just make out the runway landing lights."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The warning light came on."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a dark country lane with no lights"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The lights dimmed and the curtain rose."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Turn on the lights!"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The light flickered a couple of times then went out."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Houses and homes"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["bright", "blinking", "flashing"],
                "verb + light": ["flick on", "flip on", "put on"],
                "light + verb": ["be off", "be on", "come on"],
                "light + noun": ["switch", "fitting", "fixture"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "an expression in somebody’s eyes that shows what they are thinking or feeling",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "There was a soft light in her eyes as she looked at him."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Examine the artist's use of light and shade."
                },
                {
                    "text": "contrasting areas of light and dark"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "a match or device with which you can light a cigarette",
            "labels": "(British English)(North American English, British English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Have you got a light?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Do you have a light?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Could you give me a light?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "a window or an opening to allow light in",
            "labels": "(architecture)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "leaded lights"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "according to the standards that somebody sets for himself or herself",
            "labels": "(formal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The police were left to do the job according to their lights."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be between somebody and a source of light",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Could you move—you're in my light."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to go to sleep very quickly",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She returned to bed and went out like a light."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to be pleasant, friendly and polite",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I can’t complain—he’s been all sweetness and light with me."
                },
                {
                    "text": "People think she's all sweetness and light, but she actually has a temper."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to be fun and easy to deal with",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "It’s not all sweetness and light being an actor."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "the excitement of city life",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Although he grew up in the country, he's always had a taste for the bright lights."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make new information known to people",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "These facts have only just been brought to light."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make a problem, etc. easier to understand",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to become known to people",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "New evidence has recently come to light."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to not let people know that you are good at something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "These things always look different in the cold light of day."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "if you see something or put something in a good, bad, etc. light, it seems good, bad, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You must not view what happened in a negative light."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They want to present their policies in the best possible light."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "after considering something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He rewrote the book in the light of further research."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to fail to stop at a red traffic light",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Crime and punishment", "Transport by car or lorry"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "For the first time since the start of his treatment, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "the person somebody loves more than any other",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to describe somebody who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention",
            "labels": "(saying, humorous)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "to finally understand or accept something, especially something obvious",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He thinks she’s wonderful but he’ll soon see the light! *(= realize that she’s not)*"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to begin to believe in a religion",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to begin to exist or to become publicly known about",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Some of her paintings never even saw the light of day."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make something start burning",
            "labels": "(especially British English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A spark from the fire had set light to a rug."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "ignite"
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/laɪt/",
                "audio": "li/light/light__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/laɪt/",
                "audio": "li/light/light__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "noun ,Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’."
}