alight
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
On fire, or lit up brightly.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
burning
Usage notes
Also used as a verb meaning "to get off" a bus or train, a completely different sense of the same word.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "A stray spark from the campfire set the dry grass _____."
Answer: alight
In your own words, what does "alight" mean?
On fire, or lit up brightly.
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