alight
/ʌlˈaɪt/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
lighted up by or as by fire or flame; "forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning"; "even the car''s tires were aflame"; "a night aflare with fireworks"; "candles alight on the tables"; "houses on fire"
Verb
to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
Verb
come down; "the birds alighted"