Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪt/
verb to descend from a vehicle or horse; dismount
A1 The bird alighted on the branch.
A2 She alighted from the bus and walked home.
B1 Passengers are advised to alight at the next stop.
B2 The fire alarm went off, causing everyone to alight the building.
C1 The politician alighted from his car and greeted the crowd.
C2 The queen alighted from the carriage and waved to the cheering crowd.
adjective burning; on fire
A1 The alight candle flickered in the dark room.
A2 She looked up at the alight window, hoping for a sign of help.
B1 The alight lantern illuminated the path through the forest.
B2 The alight chandelier cast a warm glow over the elegant dining room.
C1 The alight torches lined the grand staircase of the castle.
C2 The alight bonfire crackled and popped, sending sparks into the night sky.
adverb in the act of descending or burning
A1 The bird alighted on the branch.
A2 She alighted from the bus at the next stop.
B1 The travelers alighted from the train and headed towards the city center.
B2 The guests alighted gracefully from the horse-drawn carriage.
C1 The famous actress alighted from her limousine and waved to the crowd.
C2 The queen alighted from her royal carriage amidst cheers from the crowd.
formal The passengers were instructed to alight from the train at the next station.
informal Let's alight from the bus at the next stop.
slang We should alight from the car and check out this cool spot.
figurative Her eyes alighted on the beautiful painting in the gallery.
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