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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   alight adjective [after verb] (BURNING) Add to word list. burning: I had to use a little gas to get the fire alight. The rioters overturned several cars and set them alight. He was smoking in bed and his blankets caught alight. Synonyms. ablaze. aflame literary.

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   Define alight. alight synonyms, alight pronunciation, alight translation, English dictionary definition of alight. intr.v. a·light·ed or a·lit , a·light·ing , a·lights 1. To come down and settle, as after flight: "A swarm of black birds flew across the road and alighted...

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   Definition of alight verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySynonyms of ALIGHT | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   Synonyms of 'alight' in British English. alight. 1 (verb) in the sense of get off. Definition. to step out of a vehicle or off a horse. Two men alighted from the vehicle. Synonyms. get off. descend.

6. dictionary.reverso.net › english-definition › alightalight definition | English definition dictionary | Reverso

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   alight translation in English - English Reverso dictionary, see also 'alright, Almighty, alit, all right', examples, definition, conjugation.

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   alight kayland; alight wednesday; alight click; alight vehicle; More Examples. Passengers should never alight from a moving bus. The rioters overturned several cars and set them alight. Thugs poured petrol over a schoolboy and tried to set him alight. Won't you alight and take a seat among us, doctor? asked the captain hospitably.

8. www.alight.com › library › alight-worklife-microsoft-teamsThe Alight Worklife ® app for Microsoft Teams

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   Enhancing the employee experience. The Alight Worklife app for Microsoft Teams makes benefits and services more accessible. Here’s how: Personalized experience – Tailors information and recommendations to help employees make informed decisions about their benefits and services. Actionable insights – Enables employers to create a proactive ...