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ALIGHT

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Alight.

How to pronounce alight:

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Alight - as an adjective satellite

Lighted up by or as by fire or flame

Example: "Forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ablazeafireaflameaflareon fire

Alight - as a verb

To come to rest, settle

Example: "Misfortune lighted upon him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lightperch

Come down

Example: "The birds alighted"

Alight - as an adjective

Lit, on fire, switched on.

Example: "The sticks were damp and wouldn't catch alight."

Lit; on fire, burning.

Example: "Her face was alight with happiness."

Example Sentences

"The birds alighted on the tree branches."
"He alighted from the train at the next stop."
"The butterfly alighted on the flower to drink nectar."
"The firefighters quickly alighted from the truck and rushed towards the burning building."
"Tourists alighted from the bus to take pictures of the famous monument."
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Word Game Points

Is ALIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, alight is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ALIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ALIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, alight is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ALIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ALIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, alight is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ALIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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