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a•light
Pronunciation: (u-līt'), [key]—
v.i., a•light•ed or a•lit, a•light•ing.
1. to dismount from a horse, descend from a vehicle, etc.
2. to settle or stay after descending:
The bird alighted on the tree.
3. to encounter or notice something accidentally.
a•light
Pronunciation: (u-līt'), [key]—
adv., adj.
1. provided with light; lighted up.
2. on fire; burning.
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