alight
(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
Word facts
Definition of Alight
(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
Example sentences
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He alighted from his horse.
- 2
A flying bird alights on a tree.
Synonyms for Alight
Antonyms for Alight
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How many syllables does alight have?
Alight has 2 syllables: ali·ght. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is alight?
Alight is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.
What are synonyms for alight?
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How do you use alight in a sentence?
Example: "He alighted from his horse."
What words start with the same letter as alight?
Alight starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does alight have?
Alight has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.