Alight

Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪt/

Alight (verb)

  1. to step down from a vehicle, like a bus or train.
  2. when a bird or insect lands on something.

Examples

  • Passengers alight from the bus at the next stop.
  • She alighted from the train with her luggage.

Common collocations: alight from a bus, alight from a train, alight on a branch, alight on a windowsill, alight with flames

Alight (adjective)

  1. burning or in flames.
  2. shining brightly with light.

Examples

  • The building was alight with flames.
  • The campfire was alight, warming the campers.

Synonyms of Alight

Neutral

Antonyms of Alight

  • — when referring to moving upwards
  • — when referring to leaving a place