alight

verb
UK: /əˈlaɪt/
US: /əˈlaɪt/

  1. To get off a train, bus, or other vehicle.

    1. I will alight here, near the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. Passengers should alight quickly when the train stops at the station. [ ] [ ]

  2. To come down from the air and settle; to land, usually referring to birds or insects.

    1. A bird will alight on that branch soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Butterflies alight gently on the brightly colored flowers in the garden. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disembark land descend lit burning
alight adjective

  1. Burning; lighted.

    1. The campfire was alight, providing warmth. [ ] [ ]
    2. When the candle is alight, it creates a warm glow in the room. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alight" in English means: To get off a train, bus, or other vehicle., To come down from the air and settle; to land, usually referring to birds or insects..

The phonetic transcription of "alight" is /əˈlaɪt/ in British English and /əˈlaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alight": disembark, land, descend, lit, burning.

Example usage of "alight": "I will alight here, near the store.". More examples on the page.