2syllables
alighting
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Definitions ofalighting
1verb
- (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
Example: "He alighted from his horse."
- (with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
Example: "A flying bird alights on a tree."
- (followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
- To befall or betide.
1verb
- To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
1verb
- To light; light up; illuminate.
- To set light to; light.
1noun
- The act of one who alights.
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