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lighter

UK
/ˈlaɪtə/
US
/ˈlaɪtər/

Translations

lighternoun
lighters
pl
UK
/ˈlaɪtə/
US
/ˈlaɪtər/
He used a lighter to start the campfire.
Он использовал зажигалку, чтобы разжечь костер.
She always carries a lighter in her bag.
Она всегда носит зажигалку в своей сумке.
Synonyms
igniter
match
firestarter
torch
flame
lighteradjective
UK
/ˈlaɪ.tə/
US
/ˈlaɪ.tɚ/
более светлый
The room looks much lighter with the new paint.
Комната выглядит гораздо более светлой с новой краской.
более легкий
This fabric is lighter and more comfortable for summer.
Эта ткань более легкая и удобная для лета.
Additional translations
менее тяжелый
светлее
Synonyms
brighter
paler
fainter
less heavy
more delicate
Antonyms
darker
heavier
lighterverb
lightered
Past Simple
lightered
Past Participle
lightering
Gerund
UK
/ˈlaɪ.tə/
US
/ˈlaɪ.tɚ/
Transitive verb meaning ‘to convey or unload cargo by means of a lighter (barge)’.
Synonyms
lighten
offload
unload
discharge
transship
transfer
lightadjective

lighter

Comp.

lighter
Comp.
lightest
Super.
UK
/laɪt/
US
/laɪt/
легкий(вес)
He prefers a light meal for lunch.
Он предпочитает легкий обед.
легкий(запах, ветер)
The morning air brought a light scent of blooming jasmine into the house
Утренний воздух принес в дом легкий аромат цветущего жасмина.
She painted her room in a light color to make it feel more spacious.
Она покрасила свою комнату в светлый цвет, чтобы она казалась более просторной.
легкий(разговор, характер)
They spent the evening in light banter, avoiding any stressful topics.
Они провели вечер за легкой беседой, избегая любых стрессовых тем.
легкий(еда)
He prefers a light meal for lunch.
Он предпочитает легкий обед.
светлый(освещённый)
The photographer preferred working in a light studio with big windows.
Фотограф предпочитал работать в светлой студии с большими окнами.
Additional translations
яркий
светящийся
нежный
ненавязчивый
слабый
непринуждённый
беззаботный
диетический
Synonyms
bright
luminous
radiant
vivid
clear
pale
soft
gentle
Antonyms
heavy

Definitions

lighternoun
A device used to create a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
He flicked the lighter to ignite the candle on the table.
A flat-bottomed barge used to load or unload ships in places where they cannot dock.
The cargo was transferred from the ship to the shore using a lighter.
lighteradjective
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a cigarette lighter or to the fuel or mechanism it uses.
He bought a can of lighter fluid before the camping trip.
lighterverb
To convey or unload (cargo) by means of a lighter barge.
The crew lightered the containers from the ship to the pier.
lightadjective
Having little weight; not heavy.
The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
Not intense or strong; gentle or mild.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
Pale in color or not dark.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
Not serious or solemn; cheerful or carefree.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
Easily digestible or not rich in flavor.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
Having sufficient illumination; bright, not dark.
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
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