light

/laɪt/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.

2

Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye or in nearby ranges (infrared or ultraviolet radiation).

3

Electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength.

4

A source of illumination.

5

A lightbulb or similar light-emitting device, regardless of whether it is lit.

6

A traffic light, or (by extension) an intersection controlled by traffic lights.

7

Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

8

Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

9

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

10

The 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.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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