Collocations with "light"

175 collocations found

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ADJECTIVE + NOUN(50)VERB + NOUN(9)NOUN + NOUN(6)ADVERB + ADJECTIVE(4)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (material)(1)ADJECTIVE + wine(1)ADJECTIVE + wind(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (sense 3: piece of metal)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (sense 1: amount sth weighs)(1)twinkling + NOUN(1)turn off + NOUN (as object)(1)ADJECTIVE + truck(1)ADJECTIVE + tread(1)ADJECTIVE + transmission(1)ADJECTIVE + TRANCE(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (sense: vehicles)(1)ADJECTIVE + touch(1)TORCH + VERB(1)VERB + TORCH(1)ADJECTIVE + TINT(1)ADJECTIVE + tap(1)ADJECTIVE + switch(1)ADJECTIVE + sweater(1)strobe + NOUN(1)NOUN + NOUN (stop = a period of stopping)(1)ADJECTIVE + step (noun, sense 1: walking)(1)ADJECTIVE + spray(1)ADJECTIVE + SNOWFALL(1)ADJECTIVE + snack(1)ADJECTIVE + smack (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + sleep (noun)(1)adjective + noun (human/animal skin)(1)ADJECTIVE + shopping(1)ADJECTIVE + shawl(1)ADJECTIVE + shading(1)ADJECTIVE + sentence (meaning: punishment)(1)ADJECTIVE + scratch (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + saturation(1)ADJECTIVE + REFRESHMENT(1)ADJECTIVE + red(1)ADJECTIVE + rain(1)ADJECTIVE + purple(1)ADJECTIVE + pressure(1)porch + NOUN (sense: platform on a house, AmE)(1)porch + NOUN (sense: entrance to a building)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (aircraft)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (2. menstruation)(1)ADJECTIVE + pastry(1)ADJECTIVE + opera(1)NEON + noun(1)ADJECTIVE + meter(1)ADJECTIVE + meal(1)verb + noun (for lighting fire)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (meaning: cosmetics)(1)ADJECTIVE + load(1)ADJECTIVE + laugh (noun)(1)LASER + NOUN(1)VERB + lamp(1)ADJECTIVE + kiss(1)ADJECTIVE + jumper(1)ADJECTIVE + jog (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + intensity(1)ADJECTIVE + housework(1)ADJECTIVE + heart(1)halogen + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + grey(1)give out + NOUN (as object)(1)VERB + gas(1)ADJECTIVE + frost(1)FOG + NOUN(1)fluorescent + NOUN(1)VERB + flame(1)ADJECTIVE + fixture (fixed in a house)(1)ADJECTIVE + fitting(1)VERB + FIREWORK(1)ADJECTIVE + fall(1)faintly + VERB(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (cloth)(1)extinguish + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + exercise (use of the body to keep healthy)(1)ADJECTIVE + engineering(1)ADJECTIVE + DUVET(1)ADJECTIVE + duty(1)ADJECTIVE + doze(1)disco + NOUN(1)dimly + VERB(1)dim + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + cruiser(1)ADJECTIVE + cotton(1)ADJECTIVE + clothing(1)VERB + cigarette(1)VERB + cigar(1)ADJECTIVE + casualty (person killed/injured)(1)verb + candle(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (electric lamp)(1)ADJECTIVE + brown(1)ADJECTIVE + BREEZE(1)ADJECTIVE + breakfast(1)SHADES (ADJECTIVE + blonde adj.)(1)BEDSIDE + NOUN(1)ADJECTIVE + beam (ray of light)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (Food Mixture)(1)ADJECTIVE + banter(1)phr verb + noun(1)ADJECTIVE + ale(1)ADJECTIVE(1)VERB + NOUN (as object)(1)UV + NOUN(1)ADVERB + VERB(1)VERB + ADVERB(1)
light relief

something entertaining or amusing that provides a break from something serious or boring

relief6.8
slap6.8
light spray

A gentle or not very dense spray.

spray6.8
warning light

a light that comes on to warn of a problem, e.g. in a car

warning6.8
dawn light

the faint light in the sky when the sun is rising

dawn6.7
light a torch

To set a piece of wood on fire to be used as a torch.

torch6.7
afternoon light

The natural light from the sun during the afternoon.

afternoon6.5
light aircraft

A small aircraft, typically used for private flying or training.

aircraft6.5
light blouse

describes a blouse of a light or pale color

blouse6.5
light cloud

Thin, sparse cloud cover that doesn't completely block the sun.

cloud6.5
light coating

a thin, not heavy layer

coating6.5
light doze

a short, not deep, sleep

doze6.5
light drinker

a person who does not drink much alcohol

drinker6.5
light duvet

a duvet that is not heavy or thick, suitable for warmer weather

duvet6.5
a light fall of snow

Referring to a small amount of snow.

fall6.5
light a flame

often figurative

flame6.5
light jog

an easy and not strenuous jog

jog6.5
laugh6.5
light opera

an opera on a light-hearted theme, such as an operetta

opera6.5
parking light

A small light on a vehicle that remains on when parked.

parking6.5
light penetration

The extent to which light enters an environment, such as a building or underwater.

penetration6.5
light plane

a small aircraft for a few people

plane6.5
light reflection

The sending back of light from a surface.

reflection6.5
light smoker

a person who does not smoke very many cigarettes

smoker6.5
stop light

another term for traffic light

stop6.5
light tan

refers to a tan that is not deep in color

tan6.5
a torch lights the way

When the flame from a torch illuminates a path.

torch6.5
light trance

a state of being only partially unconscious or hypnotized

trance6.5
twinkling light

refers to a small light that shines with a flickering or unsteady glow

twinkling6.5
light pollution

brightening of the night sky by artificial lights

pollution6.3