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.