Alight (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used without object), a·light·ed or a·lit, a·light·ing.
  1. to dismount from a horse, descend from a vehicle, etc.
  2. to settle or stay after descending: The bird alighted on the tree.
  3. to encounter or notice something accidentally.
adverb, adjective
  1. provided with light; lighted up.
  2. on fire; burning.
verb alights, alighting, alighted or alit (intr)
  1. to step out (of) or get down (from)
  2. to come to rest; settle; land
adjective, adverb (postpositive)
  1. burning; on fire
  2. illuminated; lit up
Alight (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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