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light

light

Meaning of light

visible brightness

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British English/ˈlaɪt/
American English/ˈlaɪt/
Russian transcription[ˈsvʲet]
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light with Russian translation

light usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Свет из окна освещает всю комнату.

The light from the window brightens the whole room.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она предпочитает мягкий свет в спальне.

She prefers soft light in the bedroom.

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light belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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light synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between light / lighting / illumination / brightness / glow / radiance

🇬🇧English
light

General term for visible light; the primary word.

A1Very Often

There is a lot of light in this room.

В этой комнате много света.

🇬🇧English

The arrangement or system of lights in a space (how a place is lit).

A1Often

Good lighting makes the room look bigger.

Хорошее освещение делает комнату визуально больше.

🇬🇧English

A more formal term for light or the act of lighting (often used in technical/formal contexts).

A2Rarely

The museum uses special illumination to protect the paintings.

Музей использует специальное освещение для защиты картин.

B
🇬🇧English
brightness

Refers to the intensity or level of light (how bright something is).

A2Often

Reduce the brightness of the screen.

Уменьши яркость экрана.

G
🇬🇧English
glow

A soft, steady light or emission (often low intensity).

A2Often

The candle's glow filled the room.

Свечение свечи наполнило комнату.

R
🇬🇧English
radiance

A poetic or elevated word for strong, beautiful light (shine or glow).

B1Rarely

Her face had a warm radiance.

Её лицо излучало тёплое сияние.

G
🇬🇧English
glare

A strong, harsh light that causes discomfort or visibility problems.

B1Often

The glare from the sun made it hard to drive.

Ослепляющий свет солнца мешал водить.

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How to pronounce light and what this word means

light translation: свет. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce light

/ˈlaɪt/

light translation

свет

light examples

The light from the window brightens the whole room.

light transcription

/ˈlaɪt/, /ˈlaɪt/

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light meaning: what does it mean?

visible brightness

light pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

light is pronounced as /ˈlaɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

light definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The light from the window brightens the whole room. Translation: Свет из окна освещает всю комнату.

Is light part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, light (свет) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is light part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, light (свет) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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