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alight

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1. alight - Adjective

2. alight - Verb

3. alight - Adverb

4. alight - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

To spring down, get down, or descend, as from on horseback or from a carriage; to dismount.

To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof.

To come or chance (upon).

Lighted; lighted up; in a flame.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning Source: Internet

even the car's tires were aflame Source: Internet

a night aflare with fireworks Source: Internet

candles alight on the tables Source: Internet

houses on fire Source: Internet

the birds alighted Source: Internet

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