Definition of alight

alightadjective

thắp sáng

/əˈlaɪt//əˈlaɪt/

The word "alight" has its roots in Old English. The verb "alight" comes from the phrase "on lige" which means "to find a place to rest" or "to come to rest". This phrase was used to describe the act of landing or dismounting from a horse or a ship. Over time, the phrase evolved into the single word "alight", which retained its original meaning of landing, dismounting, or coming ashore. The word has since been used in various contexts, including aviation, where it refers to the act of landing an aircraft. Despite its change in meaning, the word "alight" still retains its Old English roots, and its connection to the idea of finding a place to rest or come to rest.

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on fire

cháy

Example:
  • A cigarette set the dry grass alight.

    Một điếu thuốc đốt cỏ khô.

  • A car was overturned and set alight.

    Một chiếc ô tô bị lật và bốc cháy.

  • Her dress caught alight in the fire.

    Chiếc váy của cô bốc cháy trong lửa.

  • The fires had to be kept alight each night.

    Ngọn lửa phải được thắp sáng mỗi đêm.

showing a feeling of happiness or excitement

thể hiện cảm giác hạnh phúc hoặc phấn khích

Example:
  • The children’s faces were alight with enthusiasm.

    Gương mặt các em rạng ngời niềm vui.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

set the world alight
(informal)to be very successful and admired by other people
  • He's never going to set the world alight with his paintings.