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| light up |
| 1. v. To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten. |
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| 2. v. To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood. |
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| He saw Mary and his face lit up. |
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| 3. v. (intransitive) To light a cigarette, pipe etc. |
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| Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up. |
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| 4. v. To make happy. |
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| 5. v. (transitive, slang) To open fire on a target or group of targets. |
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| 6. v. (chiefly US, transitive, slang) To shock (someone) with a stun gun. |
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| Analysis |
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| light |
| 1. n. (physics) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, a |
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| As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings. |
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| 2. n. A source of illumination. |
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| Put that light out! |
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| 3. n. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information. |
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| up |
| 1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity. |
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| I looked up and saw the airplane overhead. |
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| 2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely. |
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| I will mix up the puzzle pieces. |
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| Tear up the contract. |
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