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a·light1
 alight1
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- pronunciation:
laIt
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
alights, alighting, alighted, alit |
| definition 1: |
to step down or get off.
She alighted from the bus.
- synonyms:
- dismount, land
- antonyms:
- board
- similar words:
- light, settle
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| definition 2: |
to come to rest.
His greedy eyes alighted on her bracelet.The fly alit on her arm.- synonyms:
- settle
- similar words:
- descend
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| related words: |
arrive, land |
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