Pronunciation: /laɪt ˈɪntuː/
noun a source of illumination
A1 I saw a light shining into the room.
A2 The cat chased the beam of light into the dark alley.
B1 She turned on the flashlight to shine light into the tunnel.
B2 The lighthouse beacon cast its light into the stormy sea.
C1 The artist used a spotlight to project light into the audience.
C2 The scientist conducted an experiment to study how photons travel as light into different mediums.
preposition used to indicate movement or action directed towards a particular target or destination
A1 She turned on the lamp to bring light into the dark room.
A2 The sunrise brought light into the valley.
B1 The flashlight shone brightly, casting light into the cave.
B2 The artist used a spotlight to direct light into the center of the stage.
C1 The scientist used a laser beam to focus light into a single point.
C2 The photographer skillfully manipulated the natural light to filter softly into the room.
formal The scientist shone a light into the dark cave to study the ecosystem.
informal I just shone my phone light into the closet to find my shoes.
slang I flashed my light into the room to see if anyone was there.
figurative The new evidence shed light into the mystery surrounding the crime.
lit into
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lighter into
lightest into
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will light into
has lit into
is lighting into
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to light into
lighting into
lighted into