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Examples of alight in a Sentence
A group of tourists alighted from the boat.
a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond
alight
Definition of alight
1 chiefly British : being on fire
2 : lighted up The sky was alight with stars.
Examples of alight in a Sentence
The sky was alight with stars.
Enemy soldiers set the building alight.
Origin and Etymology of alight
see 1alight
First Known Use: 15th century
ALIGHT Defined for English Language Learners
alight
playDefinition of alight for English Language Learners
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of insects, birds, etc. : to stop on a surface after flying
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: to step down from a boat, vehicle, etc.
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Definition of alight for English Language Learners
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: full of light : lighted up
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: on fire
ALIGHT Defined for Kids
Definition of alight for Students
: full of light : lighted up The sky was alight with stars. His face was alight with excitement.
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