alight

Noun

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Verb

alight verb

1. (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.“He alighted from his horse.”
2. (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.“A flying bird alights on a tree.”
3. (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
4. To befall or betide.

alight verb

1. To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

alight verb

1. To light; light up; illuminate.
2. To set light to; light.

Adjective

alight adjective

1. Lit, on fire, switched on.“The sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight.”
2. Lit; on fire, burning.“Her face was alight with happiness.”