Foundation level · Year 4 · free
light
adjective · Say it: LITE
What it means
Foundationnot heavy and easy to lift or carry
My new school bag is so light that I hardly notice it.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- feathery
- lightweight
- weightless
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- heavy
- weighty
More examples
- The kite was light enough to float high above the park.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'lēoht'.
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