Word: LIGHTS
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Definition of LIGHTS
- Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
- A source of illumination.
"Put that light out!"
- Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
"Can you throw any light on this problem?"
- A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights.
- The lungs, now chiefly of an animal (being lighter than adjacent parts).
- To start (a fire).
"We lit the fire to get some heat."
- To set fire to; to set burning.
"She lit her last match."
- To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
"I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."
- To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
- To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
- To find by chance.
"I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."
- To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
- To alight; to land or come down.
"She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lights", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "lights" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIGHTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LIGHTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LIGHTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LIGHTS:
- # the lights effect
- # master of lights
- # playing with lights
- # in terms of lights
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