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1.nounVisible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light."As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
2.nounA source of illumination."Put that light out!"
3.nounSpiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information."Can you throw any light on this problem?"
4.noun(in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
5.nounA notable person within a specific field or discipline."Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement."
6.nounThe manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
7.nounA point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded."I'm really seeing you in a different light today."
8.nounA flame or something used to create fire."Hey, buddy, you got a light?"
9.nounA firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame."a Bengal light"
10.nounA window, or space for a window in architecture."This facade has eight south-facing lights."
11.nounThe series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue."The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8."
12.nounA cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.
13.nounOpen view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
14.nounThe power of perception by vision.
15.nounThe brightness of the eye or eyes.
16.nounA traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions."To get to our house, turn right at the third light."