alight
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Verb — To get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.
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Etymology
From Old English alihtan, a combination of a- ("off, away") and lihtan ("to make light, to descend"), related to the word "light".
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What does “alight” mean?
The word “alight” means to get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal. In plain terms, to step down from something (a bus, a horse) or land somewhere; as an adjective, on fire or glowing.
How do you pronounce “alight”?
“Alight” is pronounced uh-LYT (/əˈlaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “alight” in a sentence?
Here is “alight” used in a sentence: “Passengers should alight from the train on the left side.”
What part of speech is “alight”?
Depending on how it is used, “alight” can be a verb and an adjective.
Where does the word “alight” come from?
The word “alight” comes from Old English. From Old English alihtan, a combination of a- ("off, away") and lihtan ("to make light, to descend"), related to the word "light".
How many meanings does “alight” have?
“Alight” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to get off a vehicle or dismount from an animal.