* Alight (verb) means to descend and settle, usually referring to birds or aircraft.
* A light (noun) refers to a source of illumination.
For example:
* The bird alighted on the branch.
* She turned on a light to see better.
* Alight (verb) means to descend and settle, usually referring to birds or aircraft.
* A light (noun) refers to a source of illumination.
For example:
* The bird alighted on the branch.
* She turned on a light to see better.