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- Light-emitting.
- having in itself the property of emitting light
- (India) Self-aware; knowable by itself.
- (color theory, of a perceived color) Having a luminosity exceeding 100%.
- (philosophy) Self-illuminating; knowable only as its unambiguous self; self-evident.
- (figurative) Prominent or famous for virtue or greatness.
adj
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
- distinctly or sharply outlined
- Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent
- (chemistry) Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
- Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
- Pure.
adj
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- having a clear mind
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- Mentally rational; sane.
- Clear; easily understood.
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- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp.
- Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.
- Easily understood; clear.
adj
- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- so thin as to transmit light
- free of deceit
- easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)
- (graphic design) Of a graphical image or animated GIF, having parts that allow the background to show through.
- Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
- (computing) Not noticeable because it happens automatically or in the background; invisible.
- (signal processing) Having the property of transparency, i.e. sufficiently accurate that the compressed result is perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input.
- (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
- (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
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- allowing light to pass through
- freed from any question of guilt
- free from contact or proximity or connection
- (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
- clear of charges or deductions
- clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from flaw or blemish or impurity
- readily apparent to the mind
- free from clouds or mist or haze
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
- easily deciphered
- free from confusion or doubt
- affording free passage or view
- characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
- accurately stated or described
- Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
- (MLE) Better than, superior to.
- (meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
- (MLE) Good, the best.
- Able to perceive straightforwardly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
- Transparent in colour.
- Unmixed; entirely pure.
- Without clouds.
- Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
- Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
- (figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
- (of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
- (of a railway signal) Showing a green aspect, allowing a train to proceed past it.
- Without diminution; in full; net.
- Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
- Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
- Free of obstacles.
- (Scientology) Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).
- Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
- Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
noun
- a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
- the state of being free of suspicion
- (Scientology) A person who is free from the influence of engrams.
- (carpentry) Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
- (video games) The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.
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- go away or disappear
- free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
- make a way or path by removing objects
- remove the occupants of
- settle, as of a debt
- go unchallenged; be approved
- make as a net profit
- be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
- clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
- sell to get rid of
- rid of instructions or data
- free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
- make clear, bright, light, or translucent
- grant authorization or clearance for
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- remove (people) from a building
- become clear
- yield as a net profit
- remove debris from
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
- pass by, over, or under without making contact
- pass an inspection or receive authorization
- rid of obstructions
- (transitive, firearms) To unload a firearm, or undergo an unloading procedure, in order to prevent negligent discharge; for safety reasons, to check whether one's firearm is loaded or unloaded.
- (transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.
- (transitive, computing) To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.
- (transitive, video games) To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).
- (transitive) To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
- (transitive) To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.
- (intransitive) To obtain a clearance.
- (transitive) To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.
- (intransitive) To leave abruptly; to clear off or clear out.
- (transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
- (transitive, business) To earn a profit of; to net.
- (transitive) To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.
- (transitive, activities such as jumping or throwing) To exceed a stated mark.
- (transitive) To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.
- (transitive, computing) To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.
- (intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.
- To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
- (transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
- (intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
- (transitive, intransitive, sports) To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.
noun
- Brightness from a source of light.
- Brightness from reflected light.
- Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
- (slang) Moonshine; an illicitly brewed alcoholic drink.
- (slang) A liking for a person; a fancy.
- (cricket) The amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball.
- Shoeshine.
- (slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
- Sunshine (typically in contrast with rain).
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verb
- (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
- (transitive, cricket) To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
- (transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
- (intransitive, copulative) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
- (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
- (transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
- (transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
- (intransitive, copulative) To reflect light.
- be distinguished or eminent
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- be clear and obvious
- be shiny, as if wet
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- make (a surface) shine
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
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- a weak and tremulous light
- (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
- a preset plan of action in team sports
- the removal of constraints
- verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
- activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
- movement or space for movement
- (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
- the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
- the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
- a state in which action is feasible
- a theatrical performance of a drama
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
- an attempt to get something
- utilization or exercise
- (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
- (uncountable, formerly countable) Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
- (uncountable) Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
- (countable, uncountable) An instance or instances of causing media to be watched or heard, such as by broadcasting.
- The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.
- (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
- (uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
- (uncountable) Freedom to move.
- (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
- (countable) An instance of watching or listening to media.
- (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
- (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
- (uncountable) The conduct, or course, of a game.
- (countable) A short sequence of action within a game.
- (countable) An instance of wordplay.
- (uncountable) Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
- (countable) An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
- (countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
- (uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
verb
- exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
- engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
- consider not very seriously
- discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
- cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
- use to one's advantage
- emit recorded sound
- pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- behave in a certain way
- play a role or part
- be performed or presented for public viewing
- stake on the outcome of an issue
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
- put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
- make bets
- employ in a game or in a specific position
- play on an instrument
- move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
- pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
- act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
- be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
- behave carelessly or indifferently
- bet or wager (money)
- be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
- use or move
- perform on a certain location
- contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
- manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
- cause to emit recorded audio or video
- perform on a stage or theater
- engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
- participate in games or sport
- shoot or hit in a particular manner
- perform music on (a musical instrument)
- replay (as a melody)
- (intransitive, of a musical instrument) To produce music.
- (transitive) To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
- (intransitive, of a theatrical performance, film or music) To be performed, reproduced, or shown.
- (transitive, colloquial) To manipulate, deceive, or swindle.
- (transitive) To handle or deal with (something) in a calculating manner intended to achieve profit or gain.
- (transitive) To act as (the indicated role).
- (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
- (intransitive, copulative) To act or behave in a stated way.
- To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
- To move so as to fall upon or sweep across something, or to direct or operate (something) in such a manner.
- (intransitive) To be received or accepted (in a given way); to go down.
- (intransitive) To contend or fight using weapons, both as practice or in real life-or-death combats; to engage in martial games; to joust; to fence
- (transitive) To handle or deal with (a matter or situation) in a stated way.
- (transitive) To bring into action or motion; to exhibit in action; to execute or deploy.
- To portray (a character) in (a film or theatre).
- (transitive) To compete against, in a game.
- To gamble.
- To move in a light or brisk manner.
- (African-American Vernacular, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.
- (transitive) To act or perform (a play).
- For additional senses in various idiomatic phrases, see the individual entries, such as play along, play at, play down, play off, play on, play out, play to, play up, etc.
- (transitive, intransitive, of a device, media, broadcast, etc.) To emit or relay sound (especially music) or moving pictures; (of a device) to operate media.
- (transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced.
- (intransitive) To take part in amorous activity; to make love; see also play around.
- To move in an alternating or reciprocal manner; to move to and fro.
- (transitive, of a theatrical company or band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
- (intransitive, especially with 'with'; see also play with) To toy or trifle; to act with levity or thoughtlessness; to be careless.
- (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- Specifying a particular sporting role or position.
- (transitive, intransitive, especially of a person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
- (transitive, usually of a person) To render (a musical title, compositional style, film title, etc.) using a musical instrument or device.
- (transitive, in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.
noun
- a weak and tremulous light
- A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.
- (signal processing) A measure of the irregularities in the loudness of a particular pitch over time.
- (crime) A thin electronic device that is fit inside a card reader, such as on automated teller machines (ATMs), or point-of-sale terminals (POS's), that acts as an intermediate interface between the chip on a chip-and-pin technology card and the chip reader of the machine, to allow one to clone the chip.
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- A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
- A person who lights things.
- A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
- a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
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- (by extension) A small light.
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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- The light-related aspects of a device.
- (physics) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
- Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
- (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
- plural of optic
- the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- optical properties
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- so thin as to transmit light
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
- very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
- not mixed with extraneous elements
- Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
- (textiles) Very thin or transparent.
- Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
- (by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
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- so thin as to transmit light
- resembling or characteristic of vapor
- filled with vapor
- Breathing out or giving off vapour.
- Of a place: filled with vapour; foggy, misty.
- Feeling melancholy; experiencing the vapors.
- Of a thing: covered or hidden by vapour, fog, or mist.
- Of clothes or fabric: thin and translucent; filmy, gauzy.
- Lacking depth or substance; insubstantial, thoughtless, vague.
- Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
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- capable of physically reflecting light or sound
- devoted to matters of the mind
- deeply or seriously thoughtful
- (grammar) Reciprocal.
- (programming) Involving reflection.
- That reflects, or redirects back to the source.
- Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.
- (programming) By means of reflection.
- That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
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- Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.
- (computing) Describes a type for which higher-level callers have no knowledge of data values or their representations; all operations are carried out by the type's defined abstract operators.
- Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
- (figuratively) Obtuse, stupid.
- (figuratively) Unclear, unintelligible, hard to get or explain the meaning of.
- hard or impossible to understand
- not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
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- the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
- a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- a quality that outshines the usual
- An ornamental light providing luster, especially a chandelier.
- A piece of glass added to a light (especially a chandelier) to increase its luster.
- The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
- A substance that imparts luster to a surface, such as polish, gloss, plumbago, glaze, etc.
- (figurative) Polish, social refinement.
- (literary) Any shining body or thing.
- (figurative) Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.
- The layer of an object that imparts luster, chiefly with regard to ceramics.
- Clipping of lusterware: highly lustrous ceramics.
- (geology) The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
- A kind of lustrous fabric with a wool weft and cotton, linen, or silk warp, chiefly used for women's dresses.
- (figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
- Alternative form of lustrum: A five-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.
- (figurative) Shining fame, renown, glory.
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- Any faint light through which something is seen.
- (astronomy) The time when the sun is less than 18° below the horizon.
- The time when said light is visible; the period between daylight and darkness.
- The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
- (figurative, by extension) An in-between or fading condition through which something is perceived.
- a condition of decline following successes
- the time of day immediately following sunset
- the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth
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- an artificial source of visible illumination
- a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs
- A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
- A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.
- A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
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- (uncountable) Light that is behind a photographic subject.
- (countable) The rear window of a motor car.
- (countable) A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.
- (countable) A light attached to an LCD display.
verb
noun
- Brightness from a source of light.
- Brightness from reflected light.
- Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.
- (slang) Moonshine; an illicitly brewed alcoholic drink.
- (slang) A liking for a person; a fancy.
- (cricket) The amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball.
- Shoeshine.
- (slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) A black person.
- Sunshine (typically in contrast with rain).
- the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
verb
- (intransitive, copulative) To emit or reflect light so as to glow.
- (transitive, cricket) To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.
- (transitive) To create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar).
- (intransitive, copulative) To be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be immediately apparent.
- (intransitive, copulative) To distinguish oneself; to excel.
- (transitive) To cause to shine, as a light or by reflected light.
- (intransitive, copulative) To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.
- (transitive) To cause (something) to be smooth and shiny by rubbing; put a shine on (something); polish (something).
- (intransitive, copulative) To reflect light.
- be distinguished or eminent
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
- be clear and obvious
- be shiny, as if wet
- throw or flash the light of (a lamp)
- touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
- make (a surface) shine
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
- be bright by reflecting or casting light
noun
- a weak and tremulous light
- (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
- a preset plan of action in team sports
- the removal of constraints
- verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
- activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
- a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
- movement or space for movement
- (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
- the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
- the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
- a state in which action is feasible
- a theatrical performance of a drama
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
- a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
- an attempt to get something
- utilization or exercise
- (turn-based games) An action carried out when it is one's turn to play.
- (uncountable, formerly countable) Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
- (uncountable) Movement (of a pattern of light etc.)
- (countable, uncountable) An instance or instances of causing media to be watched or heard, such as by broadcasting.
- The extent to which a part of a mechanism can move freely, as for example lash, backlash, or slack.
- (countable) A literary composition, intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue.
- (uncountable, informal) Sexual activity or sexual role-playing.
- (uncountable) Freedom to move.
- (countable) A geological formation that contains an accumulation or prospect of hydrocarbons or other resources.
- (countable) An instance of watching or listening to media.
- (countable) A theatrical performance featuring actors.
- (uncountable) An individual's performance in a sport or game.
- (uncountable) The conduct, or course, of a game.
- (countable) A short sequence of action within a game.
- (countable) An instance of wordplay.
- (uncountable) Similar activity in young animals, as they explore their environment and learn new skills.
- (countable) An attempt to move forward, as in a plan or strategy, for example by a business, investor, or political party.
- (countable) A button that, when pressed, causes media to be played.
- (uncountable, sports, with certain prepositions, also figurative) The sphere or circumstance in which a playing implement, such as a ball, is available to be played (see also in play, out of play).
verb
- exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
- engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
- consider not very seriously
- discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
- cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
- use to one's advantage
- emit recorded sound
- pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
- behave in a certain way
- play a role or part
- be performed or presented for public viewing
- stake on the outcome of an issue
- cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
- put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
- make bets
- employ in a game or in a specific position
- play on an instrument
- move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
- pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
- act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
- be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
- behave carelessly or indifferently
- bet or wager (money)
- be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
- use or move
- perform on a certain location
- contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
- manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
- cause to emit recorded audio or video
- perform on a stage or theater
- engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
- participate in games or sport
- shoot or hit in a particular manner
- perform music on (a musical instrument)
- replay (as a melody)
- (intransitive, of a musical instrument) To produce music.
- (transitive) To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
- (intransitive, of a theatrical performance, film or music) To be performed, reproduced, or shown.
- (transitive, colloquial) To manipulate, deceive, or swindle.
- (transitive) To handle or deal with (something) in a calculating manner intended to achieve profit or gain.
- (transitive) To act as (the indicated role).
- (transitive, intransitive) To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
- (intransitive, copulative) To act or behave in a stated way.
- To give a false appearance of being; to pretend to be.
- To move so as to fall upon or sweep across something, or to direct or operate (something) in such a manner.
- (intransitive) To be received or accepted (in a given way); to go down.
- (intransitive) To contend or fight using weapons, both as practice or in real life-or-death combats; to engage in martial games; to joust; to fence
- (transitive) To handle or deal with (a matter or situation) in a stated way.
- (transitive) To bring into action or motion; to exhibit in action; to execute or deploy.
- To portray (a character) in (a film or theatre).
- (transitive) To compete against, in a game.
- To gamble.
- To move in a light or brisk manner.
- (African-American Vernacular, intransitive) To kid; to joke; to say something for amusement; to act, or to treat something, unseriously.
- (transitive) To act or perform (a play).
- For additional senses in various idiomatic phrases, see the individual entries, such as play along, play at, play down, play off, play on, play out, play to, play up, etc.
- (transitive, intransitive, of a device, media, broadcast, etc.) To emit or relay sound (especially music) or moving pictures; (of a device) to operate media.
- (transitive, of a person) To operate (a device or media) so as to cause sound (especially music) or moving pictures to be produced.
- (intransitive) To take part in amorous activity; to make love; see also play around.
- To move in an alternating or reciprocal manner; to move to and fro.
- (transitive, of a theatrical company or band, etc.) To perform or give performances in or at (a venue or location).
- (intransitive, especially with 'with'; see also play with) To toy or trifle; to act with levity or thoughtlessness; to be careless.
- (intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- Specifying a particular sporting role or position.
- (transitive, intransitive, especially of a person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
- (transitive, usually of a person) To render (a musical title, compositional style, film title, etc.) using a musical instrument or device.
- (transitive, in the scoring of games and sports) To be the opposing score to.
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- a weak and tremulous light
- A faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining.
- (signal processing) A measure of the irregularities in the loudness of a particular pitch over time.
- (crime) A thin electronic device that is fit inside a card reader, such as on automated teller machines (ATMs), or point-of-sale terminals (POS's), that acts as an intermediate interface between the chip on a chip-and-pin technology card and the chip reader of the machine, to allow one to clone the chip.
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- (by extension) A small light.
- A slender wax candle.
- Someone who works with tape or tapes.
- A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
- The portion of an object with such a form.
- A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
- A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
- the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- a convex shape that narrows toward a point
- a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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- The light-related aspects of a device.
- (physics) The physics of light and vision: basic optical science.
- Technology that makes use of such physics: applied optical science; business lines making use of such technology.
- (figuratively) Perception, image, public relations, especially in politics.
- plural of optic
- the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
- optical properties
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- the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
- a surface coating for ceramics or porcelain
- a quality that outshines the usual
- An ornamental light providing luster, especially a chandelier.
- A piece of glass added to a light (especially a chandelier) to increase its luster.
- The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.
- A substance that imparts luster to a surface, such as polish, gloss, plumbago, glaze, etc.
- (figurative) Polish, social refinement.
- (literary) Any shining body or thing.
- (figurative) Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.
- The layer of an object that imparts luster, chiefly with regard to ceramics.
- Clipping of lusterware: highly lustrous ceramics.
- (geology) The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
- A kind of lustrous fabric with a wool weft and cotton, linen, or silk warp, chiefly used for women's dresses.
- (figurative) Shining beauty, splendor, attractiveness or attraction.
- Alternative form of lustrum: A five-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.
- (figurative) Shining fame, renown, glory.
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- Any faint light through which something is seen.
- (astronomy) The time when the sun is less than 18° below the horizon.
- The time when said light is visible; the period between daylight and darkness.
- The soft light in the sky seen before the rising and (especially) after the setting of the sun, occasioned by the illumination of the earth’s atmosphere by the direct rays of the sun and their reflection on the earth.
- (figurative, by extension) An in-between or fading condition through which something is perceived.
- a condition of decline following successes
- the time of day immediately following sunset
- the diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are refracted by the atmosphere of the earth
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- an artificial source of visible illumination
- a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs
- A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
- A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.
- A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
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- (uncountable) Light that is behind a photographic subject.
- (countable) The rear window of a motor car.
- (countable) A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
- (uncountable) Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.
- (countable) A light attached to an LCD display.
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- Light-emitting.
- having in itself the property of emitting light
- (India) Self-aware; knowable by itself.
- (color theory, of a perceived color) Having a luminosity exceeding 100%.
- (philosophy) Self-illuminating; knowable only as its unambiguous self; self-evident.
- (figurative) Prominent or famous for virtue or greatness.
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- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals
- distinctly or sharply outlined
- Resembling crystal in being clear and transparent
- (chemistry) Having a regular three-dimensional molecular structure.
- Of, relating to, or composed of crystals.
- Pure.
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- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- having a clear mind
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
- Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- Mentally rational; sane.
- Clear; easily understood.
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- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.
- (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
- Of a person, their mind, etc.: able to think and understand clearly; not confused; clear, sharp.
- Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.
- Easily understood; clear.
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- transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
- so thin as to transmit light
- free of deceit
- easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety)
- (graphic design) Of a graphical image or animated GIF, having parts that allow the background to show through.
- Obvious; readily apparent; easy to see or understand.
- (computing) Not noticeable because it happens automatically or in the background; invisible.
- (signal processing) Having the property of transparency, i.e. sufficiently accurate that the compressed result is perceptually indistinguishable from the uncompressed input.
- (of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.
- (of a system or organization) Open, public; having the property that theories and practices are publicly visible, thereby reducing the chance of corruption.
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- allowing light to pass through
- freed from any question of guilt
- free from contact or proximity or connection
- (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
- clear of charges or deductions
- clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
- free of restrictions or qualifications
- free from flaw or blemish or impurity
- readily apparent to the mind
- free from clouds or mist or haze
- (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
- characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
- easily deciphered
- free from confusion or doubt
- affording free passage or view
- characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
- accurately stated or described
- Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
- (MLE) Better than, superior to.
- (meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
- (MLE) Good, the best.
- Able to perceive straightforwardly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
- Transparent in colour.
- Unmixed; entirely pure.
- Without clouds.
- Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
- Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
- (figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
- (of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
- (of a railway signal) Showing a green aspect, allowing a train to proceed past it.
- Without diminution; in full; net.
- Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
- Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.
- Free of obstacles.
- (Scientology) Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).
- Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
- Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
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- a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
- the state of being free of suspicion
- (Scientology) A person who is free from the influence of engrams.
- (carpentry) Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
- (video games) The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.
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- go away or disappear
- free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
- make a way or path by removing objects
- remove the occupants of
- settle, as of a debt
- go unchallenged; be approved
- make as a net profit
- be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
- clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
- sell to get rid of
- rid of instructions or data
- free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
- make clear, bright, light, or translucent
- grant authorization or clearance for
- earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- remove (people) from a building
- become clear
- yield as a net profit
- remove debris from
- make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
- pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
- pass by, over, or under without making contact
- pass an inspection or receive authorization
- rid of obstructions
- (transitive, firearms) To unload a firearm, or undergo an unloading procedure, in order to prevent negligent discharge; for safety reasons, to check whether one's firearm is loaded or unloaded.
- (transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.
- (transitive, computing) To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.
- (transitive, video games) To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).
- (transitive) To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
- (transitive) To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.
- (intransitive) To obtain a clearance.
- (transitive) To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.
- (intransitive) To leave abruptly; to clear off or clear out.
- (transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
- (transitive, business) To earn a profit of; to net.
- (transitive) To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.
- (transitive, activities such as jumping or throwing) To exceed a stated mark.
- (transitive) To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.
- (transitive, computing) To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.
- (intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.
- To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
- (transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
- (intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
- (transitive, intransitive, sports) To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.
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- A flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances (especially for canals or for loading or unloading larger boats).
- A person who lights things.
- A device used to light things, especially a reusable handheld device for creating fire to light cigarettes.
- a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
- a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
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- so thin as to transmit light
- complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
- very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
- not mixed with extraneous elements
- Used to emphasize the amount or degree of something.
- (textiles) Very thin or transparent.
- Very steep; almost vertical or perpendicular.
- (by extension) Downright; complete; pure.
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- so thin as to transmit light
- resembling or characteristic of vapor
- filled with vapor
- Breathing out or giving off vapour.
- Of a place: filled with vapour; foggy, misty.
- Feeling melancholy; experiencing the vapors.
- Of a thing: covered or hidden by vapour, fog, or mist.
- Of clothes or fabric: thin and translucent; filmy, gauzy.
- Lacking depth or substance; insubstantial, thoughtless, vague.
- Of or relating to vapour; also, having the characteristics or consistency of vapour.
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- capable of physically reflecting light or sound
- devoted to matters of the mind
- deeply or seriously thoughtful
- (grammar) Reciprocal.
- (programming) Involving reflection.
- That reflects, or redirects back to the source.
- Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.
- (programming) By means of reflection.
- That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
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- Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.
- (computing) Describes a type for which higher-level callers have no knowledge of data values or their representations; all operations are carried out by the type's defined abstract operators.
- Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
- (figuratively) Obtuse, stupid.
- (figuratively) Unclear, unintelligible, hard to get or explain the meaning of.
- hard or impossible to understand
- not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight