ALL meanings of shed light on
shed light on
S s - noun shed light on something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light. 1
- noun shed light on Physics. Also called luminous energy, radiant energy. electromagnetic radiation to which the organs of sight react, ranging in wavelength from about 400 to 700 nm and propagated at a speed of 186,282 mi./sec (299,972 km/sec), considered variously as a wave, corpuscular, or quantum phenomenon. a similar form of radiant energy that does not affect the retina, as ultraviolet or infrared rays. 1
- noun shed light on the sensation produced by stimulation of the organs of sight. 1
- noun shed light on an illuminating agent or source, as the sun, a lamp, or a beacon. 1
- noun shed light on the radiance or illumination from a particular source: the light of a candle. 1
- noun shed light on the illumination from the sun; daylight: We awoke at the first light. 1
- noun shed light on daybreak or dawn: when light appeared in the east. 1
- noun shed light on daytime: Summer has more hours of light. 1
- noun shed light on a particular light or illumination in which an object seen takes on a certain appearance: viewing the portrait in dim light. 1
- noun shed light on a device for or means of igniting, as a spark, flame, or match: Could you give me a light? 1
- noun shed light on a traffic light: Don't cross till the light changes. 1
- noun shed light on the aspect in which a thing appears or is regarded: Try to look at the situation in a more cheerful light. 1
- noun shed light on the state of being visible, exposed to view, or revealed to public notice or knowledge; limelight: Stardom has placed her in the light. 1
- noun shed light on a person who is an outstanding leader, celebrity, or example; luminary: He became one of the leading lights of Restoration drama. 1
- noun shed light on Art. the effect of light falling on an object or scene as represented in a picture. one of the brightest parts of a picture. 1
- noun shed light on a gleam or sparkle, as in the eyes. 1
- noun shed light on a measure or supply of light; illumination: The wall cuts off our light. 1
- noun shed light on spiritual illumination or awareness; enlightenment. 1
- noun shed light on Architecture. Also called day. one compartment of a window or window sash. a window, especially a small one. 1
- noun shed light on mental insight; understanding. 1
- noun shed light on lights, the information, ideas, or mental capacities possessed: to act according to one's lights. 1
- noun shed light on a lighthouse. 1
- noun shed light on Archaic. the eyesight. 1
- adjective shed light on having light or illumination; bright; well-lighted: the lightest room in the entire house. 1
- adjective shed light on pale, whitish, or not deep or dark in color: a light blue. 1
- adjective shed light on (of coffee or tea) containing enough milk or cream to produce a light color. 1
- verb with object shed light on to set burning, as a candle, lamp, fire, match, or cigarette; kindle; ignite. 1
- verb with object shed light on to turn or switch on (an electric light): One flick of the master switch lights all the lamps in the room. 1
- verb with object shed light on to give light to; furnish with light or illumination: The room is lighted by two large chandeliers. 1
- verb with object shed light on to make (an area or object) bright with or as if with light (often followed by up): Hundreds of candles lighted up the ballroom. 1
- verb with object shed light on to cause (the face, surroundings, etc.) to brighten, especially with joy, animation, or the like (often followed by up): A smile lit up her face. Her presence lighted up the room. 1
- verb with object shed light on to guide or conduct with a light: a candle to light you to bed. 1
- verb without object shed light on to take fire or become kindled: The damp wood refused to light. 1
- verb without object shed light on to ignite a cigar, cigarette, or pipe for purposes of smoking (usually followed by up): He took out a pipe and lighted up before speaking. 1
- verb without object shed light on to become illuminated when switched on: This table lamp won't light. 1
- verb without object shed light on to become bright, as with light or color (often followed by up): The sky lights up at sunset. 1
- verb without object shed light on to brighten with animation or joy, as the face or eyes (often followed by up). 1
- idioms shed light on bring to light, to discover or reveal: The excavations brought to light the remnants of an ancient civilization. 1
- idioms shed light on come to light, to be discovered or revealed: Some previously undiscovered letters have lately come to light. 1
- idioms shed light on hide one's light under a bushel, to conceal or suppress one's talents or successes. 1
- idioms shed light on in a good / bad light, under favorable (or unfavorable) circumstances: She worshiped him, but then she'd only seen him in a good light. 1
- idioms shed light on in (the) light of, taking into account; because of; considering: It was necessary to review the decision in the light of recent developments. 1
- idioms shed light on light at the end of the tunnel, a prospect of success, relief, or redemption: We haven't solved the problem yet, but we're beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. 1
- idioms shed light on see the light, to come into existence or being. to be made public. to begin to accept or understand a point of view one formerly opposed: Her father was opposed to her attending an out-of-town college, but he finally saw the light. 1
- idioms shed light on shed / throw light on, to clarify; clear up: His deathbed confession threw light on a mystery of long standing. 1
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