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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation.
Synonyms
- actinic ray
- half-light
- twilight
- visible radiation
- gegenschein
- sunlight
- lamplight
- light beam
- electromagnetic spectrum
- candle flame
- jack-o'-lantern
- daylight
- Moon
- shooting star
- radiance
- moonlight
- ray of light
- actinic radiation
- will-o'-the-wisp
- ignis fatuus
- fluorescence
- candlelight
- shaft of light
- gaslight
- friar's lantern
- sunshine
- shaft
- glowing
- streamer
- sun
- visible light
- corona
- beam
- incandescence
- glow
- moonshine
- scintillation
- starlight
- firelight
- luminescence
- torchlight
- beam of light
- counterglow
- irradiation
- ray
Antonyms
- leeward
- front
- rear
- windward
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Rhymes with Beam Of Light
- overexcite
- disinvite
- semi-height
- satterwhite
- reinvite
- reignite
- nonwhite
- forthright
- de-excite
- contrite
- riunite
- reunite
- overwrite
- overnite
- overnight
- mcwright
- mcwhite
- mcright
- mcknight
- mccright
- macknight
- enwright
- despite
- clevite
- uptight
- upright
- tonite
- tonight
- strite
- streit
Sentences with beam-of-light
1. Noun Phrase
They work by projecting a beam of light in a straight line.
2. Noun Phrase
But, why are they so compelled to chase a tiny beam of light?
2. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] any device serving as a source of illumination.
Synonyms
- night-light
- jacklight
- panel light
- riding lamp
- flasher
- fairy light
- headlamp
- sconce
- anchor light
- floodlight
- blinker
- searchlight
- flood
- photoflood
- theater light
- flood lamp
- headlight
- houselights
- riding light
- torch
- room light
- light source
- sidelight
- source of illumination
- strip lighting
- running light
Antonyms
- animated
- spirited
- lively
- polished
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. light
adjective. ['ˈlaɪt'] of comparatively little physical weight or density.
Synonyms
- lighter-than-air
- floaty
- buoyant
- lightweight
- low-density
- airy
Antonyms
- integrated
- undiluted
- cold
- bare
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] a particular perspective or aspect of a situation.
Synonyms
- perspective
- position
Antonyms
- good
- comprehensible
- blond
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. light
verb. ['ˈlaɪt'] make lighter or brighter.
Synonyms
- lighten up
- light up
- lighten
- floodlight
- illuminate
- spotlight
- illumine
Antonyms
- euphemism
- misconstruction
- mistrust
- distrust
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. light
noun. ['ˈlaɪt'] the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light.
Synonyms
- luminescence
- physical property
- luminosity
- brightness level
- glow
- brightness
- luminance
- illuminance
- dull
- incandescence
- luminousness
- bright
Antonyms
- dull
- sensitive
- background
- play down
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. light
verb. ['ˈlaɪt'] begin to smoke.
Synonyms
- light up
- fire up
- ignite
Antonyms
- complain
- weigh down
- burden
- obfuscate
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. light
adjective. ['ˈlaɪt'] (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent.
Synonyms
- light-colored
- powdery
- value
- pastel
- white
- palish
Antonyms
- black
- stand
- sit
- absorb
Etymology
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- light (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather.
Synonyms
- signal
- radio beam
- signaling
Antonyms
- ride
- ratite
- dark
- bright
Etymology
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. beam
noun. ['ˈbiːm'] long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction.
Synonyms
- crosspiece
- timber
- trave
- ridge
- tie
- piece
- box girder
- balk
- shore
- rafter
- baulk
- tie beam
- traverse
- wood
- structural member
- joist
- ridgepole
- keel
- rider plate
- header
- rooftree
- crossbeam
- keelson
- lintel
- box beam
- shoring
- girder
Antonyms
- disconnect
- disjoin
- detach
- disassemble
Etymology
- beem (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beam (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- bemen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beamian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))