Light out — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Light out

Light out (verb)

  1. to leave in a hurry
  2. set off

Light out (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in get out, get (away)

    similar: abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, make off, mizzle (chiefly British), scarper (British), scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle
    opposite: beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

  2. as in take off, put out

    similar: beeline, put, put out, set off, set out, strike, take off, aim, bend, direct, point, turn, face, orient, steer, bear, head, make, about-face, back, come about, come round, cut, incline, put about, reverse, swerve, tack, turn back, veer, wheel, yaw

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Light out

The most common words with a similar meaning to Light out:

Chiefly British: mizzle
British: scarper
abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, make off, scat, scram, skip (out), skirr, bolt, break, bug out, flee, fly, hightail (it), retreat, run, run away, run off, skedaddle, beeline, put, put out, set off, set out, strike, take off, aim, bend, direct, point, turn, face, orient, steer, bear

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Light out

Words with the opposite meaning of Light out:

beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide, dwell, hang around, linger, remain, stay, stick around, tarry

Word Forms of Light out

Inflections: lit, lighted out, lighting out, lights out

Origin & Etymology of Light out

light:6

First known use: 1859

Frequently Asked Questions about Light out

What does "Light out" mean?

"Light out" means to leave in a hurry. As a verb, it is defined as: to leave in a hurry. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Light out"?

Other words for "Light out" include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out and lam. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Light out" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Light out"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Light out". Common alternatives include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape, get (away), get out, lam, make off and mizzle.

What is the opposite of "Light out"?

Antonyms of "Light out" include beard, brave, confront, dare, defy, face, abide and dwell.

Is "Light out" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Light out" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Light out"?

"Light out" comes from light:6. First known use: 1859.

What is another word for "Light out" meaning "as in get out, get (away)"?

When "Light out" (verb) means as in get out, get (away), synonyms include abscond, clear out, decamp, elope, escape and get (away). Opposites in this sense include beard, brave, confront and dare.

What is another word for "Light out" meaning "as in take off, put out"?

When "Light out" (verb) means as in take off, put out, synonyms include beeline, put, put out, set off, set out and strike.