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leve — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • light noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  • lightweight noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
  • mild adjective Gentle in temperament; not quick to anger or harshness.
  • neat adj Tidy and orderly; clean in appearance.
  • slight adj Small in degree or amount; minor.

Senses

leve is used for these senses in English:

  • light (nautical, of a ship) Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
  • light Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
  • lightweight Having less than average weight.
  • mild (of an illness or pain) Not serious or dangerous.
  • neat Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful.
  • slight Minor; small in amount

light — full definition

  1. noun Brightness that lets people see, from the sun, a lamp, or fire.
  2. noun A source of illumination, such as a lamp or bulb.
  3. verb To set something burning.
  4. verb To illuminate; to provide light for.
  5. adj Not heavy; weighing little.

lightweight — full definition

  1. noun A boxing (or similar combat sport) weight class between welterweight and featherweight, or a competitor in it.
  2. noun Someone or something of little importance, ability, or influence.
  3. noun Informal: a person who gets drunk very easily, or who has little stamina.
  4. adj Weighing less than average, or simple and low-impact rather than heavy-duty.
  5. adj Lacking seriousness, depth, or substance.

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