Pronunciation: /laɪt aʊt/

Definitions of light out

noun a source of illumination

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new light out for my bedroom.

A2 The light out in the hallway is flickering, we need to replace it.

B1 The light out in the kitchen stopped working, I'll have to call an electrician.

B2 I always carry a spare light out in my bag in case of emergencies.

C1 The designer light out in the living room is a focal point of the decor.

C2 The antique light out in the study is a rare find and adds character to the room.

verb to depart quickly or suddenly

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to light out of the house when the door is open.

A2 I saw the deer light out of the forest as I approached.

B1 The criminal decided to light out of town before the police arrived.

B2 The athlete had to light out early for the competition.

C1 The spy managed to light out of the enemy territory undetected.

C2 The fugitive successfully lit out of the country to evade capture.

Examples of light out in a Sentence

formal The power outage caused the light to go out in the entire building.

informal I was reading a book when suddenly the light went out.

slang I was about to take a shower but the light went out, so I had to use my phone flashlight.

figurative When the truth came out, it was like a light out moment for everyone involved.

Grammatical Forms of light out

past tense

lighted

plural

lights out

comparative

lighter out

superlative

lightest out

present tense

lights out

future tense

will light out

perfect tense

have lighted out

continuous tense

is lighting out

singular

light out

positive degree

light out

infinitive

to light out

gerund

lighting out

participle

lighting out

Origin and Evolution of light out

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'light out' originated from the Old English word 'līht ūt' which means to extinguish a light or go to bed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'light out' has evolved to also mean to leave or depart quickly, often in a hurry or stealthily.