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   a·light

   /əˈlīt/

   adjective

   • 1. on fire; burning: "the house was alight when the firemen arrived" Similar on fireablazeaflamein flamesflamingburningblazingragingfierylitlightedignitedliterary:afireOpposite extinguished
   • ▪ shining brightly: "a single lamp was alight" Similar lit upgleamingglowingaglowablazeilluminatedbrilliantbrightshiningradiantshimmeringsparklingflashingdazzlingluminousincandescentOpposite dark

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably from the phrase on a light (= lighted) fire.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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