light up
Because it is a word with a single syllable, light up is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions oflight up
- To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
- To show an increase in activity or a brightening of mood.
Example: "He saw Mary and his face lit up."
- To light a cigarette, pipe etc.
Example: "Smoking in this building is not allowed, so I always step outside to light up."
- To make happy.
- To open fire on a target or group of targets.
- To shock (someone) with a stun gun.
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