Lights — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Lights
Lights (plural noun)
- the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal
Lights (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
"he read poetry to her by the light of the moon"
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something that provides illumination
"turn off the light when you go to bed"
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a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
"a leading light in the acting profession"
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the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
"with the coming of light we could see all the damage that the storm had caused"
Lights (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to set (something) on fire
"we lit the kindling before adding the heavier logs"
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to supply with light
"the lights from the TV cameras will light this room as though it were high noon"
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to come to rest after descending from the air
"the bird lit on the branch and began to sing"
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to come down from something (as a vehicle)
"he hurriedly lighted from the bus and started walking up the street"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lights
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Antonyms & Opposite Words for Lights
Words with the opposite meaning of Lights:
Near Antonyms of Lights
Origin & Etymology of Lights
Middle English lightes, from light light in weight
First known use: 13th century
Words & Phrases Containing Lights
Frequently Asked Questions about Lights
What does "Lights" mean?
"Lights" means the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal. As an a plural noun, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal. It has 8 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Lights"?
Other words for "Lights" include blazes, flares, fluorescences, glares, gleams, glows, illuminations and incandescences. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lights" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Lights"?
There are 176 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lights". Common alternatives include blazes, flares, fluorescences, glares, gleams, glows, illuminations, incandescences, luminescences and radiances.
What is the opposite of "Lights"?
Antonyms of "Lights" include nobodies, noncelebrities, nightfalls, sundowns, sunsets, douses, extinguishes and puts out. Near antonyms include darks, dusks, glooms and nights.
How do you use "Lights" in a sentence?
Examples of "Lights" in a sentence: "he read poetry to her by the light of the moon"; "turn off the light when you go to bed"; "a leading light in the acting profession".
Is "Lights" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Lights" can be used as a plural noun, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Lights"?
"Lights" is pronounced /ˈlīts/.
What is the origin of the word "Lights"?
"Lights" comes from Middle English lightes, from light light in weight. First known use: 13th century.