Definitions

light on

VERB

land

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dock settle touch down

STRONG

alight berth debark disembark ground pilot steer thump

WEAK

bring in check in come ashore come down come in come to berth descend upon drop anchor flatten out get down level off make land put down put in set down set on deck sit down splash down take down

Antonyms

WEAK

ascend take off

Example Sentences

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for a sixth consecutive Premier League game as Leeds denied Sunderland a place in the top five with a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Dawn Lindell as the next general manager and CEO of Seattle City Light on Tuesday.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Tributes were also paid before England played Scotland at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on Friday, with players from both sides wearing black armbands and a period of silence held before kick-off in her memory.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2023

Patrons, decked out in leather vests, boots, jeans and baseball caps drank Modelo and Coors Light on the patio.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Light on her feet and quicker than thought, Louise darted around to the back of Camilla’s neck.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

light on

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