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Meaning of alight in English
Pronunciation
/əˈlaɪt/
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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.
come down
Examples
« the birds alighted »