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Alight
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Meanings of Alight
Verb
- To get off or exit a vehicle or animal, like when you get off a bus or a horse.
- To come down and rest on something, like when a bird lands on a tree.
- To find something by chance, like discovering a hidden treasure.
- To happen to someone, like when something good happens to you.
Explanation of the word: Alight
Alight means to come down from a higher place. Like when you get off a bus or a tree.
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Translations for the word: Alight
hindi
प्रकाशित होना
prakashit hona
उतरना
utarna
जलना
jalna
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Alight
What does 'alight' mean?
The word 'alight' means to come down from something, like when a bird flies down to a branch.
How do you pronounce 'alight'?
You say 'alight' like this: uh-light.
What is the origin of the word 'alight'?
The word 'alight' comes from Old English, where it meant to 'light down' or 'descend'.
What is the meaning of 'alight' in Kannada?
The word 'alight' in Kannada is 'ಕೀಳಿಗೆ ಬರುವ' (Kīḷige baruva).