Meaning of alight in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈlaɪt/

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  1. Verb

    alight

    Etymology

    Old English ālīhtan, from ā- (as an intensifier) + līhtan ‘descend’ (see light)

    Definitions

    1. to come to rest, settle

    Examples

    • « Misfortune lighted upon him »
  2. 2. come down

    Examples

    • « the birds alighted »

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