Looking for the meaning of the word ALIGHTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ALIGHTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Alight
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English ālīhtan, from ā- (as an intensifier) + līhtan ‘descend’ (see light)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport
Short Definition:descend from train or other form of transport
Examples:- he was the only passenger to alight from the train
- visitors should alight at the Fort Road stop
- the conductor alights to push the cable car completely around
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