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Different meaning of the homograph light?

Here are some different meanings of the homograph "light":

1. Light (noun):

* Electromagnetic radiation: This is the most common meaning, referring to visible light that we can see. Examples: "The sun emits light." "Turn on the light."

* Brightness: Describing the intensity of illumination. Example: "The room was filled with light."

* Understanding or knowledge: Example: "She shed light on the situation."

* A person's life, especially in a spiritual or religious context: Example: "He saw the light and became a monk."

* Something that is not heavy: Example: "The light breeze carried the scent of flowers."

2. Light (adjective):

* Not dark or heavy: Example: "She wore a light blue dress." "The box was light."

* Easy to understand: Example: "This is a light subject."

* Not serious or important: Example: "We had a light lunch."

* Not strong or intense: Example: "He felt a light pain in his leg."

3. Light (verb):

* To ignite or illuminate: Example: "Light the candles." "The fireflies light up the night sky."

* To make something brighter: Example: "Light the way with your flashlight."

* To make something less heavy: Example: "Lighten the load."

4. Light (as part of a compound word):

* Spotlight: A focused beam of light used to highlight something.

* Moonlight: The light from the moon.

* Daylight: The light of the sun during the day.

The meaning of "light" will be clear from the context in which it is used.

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