What is the meaning of alight?

verb

  • To come to rest, settle.
    • usage: "Misfortune lighted upon him"
  • Come down.
    • usage: "the birds alighted"

adjective

  • Lighted up by or as by fire or flame.
    • usage: "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"
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