lighter

Meanings

• noun

  An object used to produce a flame, typically by applying a spark or friction to a fuel such as paper, cotton, or a chemical composite.

  - "He used a lighter to light a cigarette."
  - "She lit the candles with a lighter."
  - "The campers used their lighters to start a fire."

• noun

  A person who is not burdened by the problems or responsibilities that others have.

  - "He's a real lighter, always seems to have good luck."
  - "She's a lighter, never seems to worry about anything."
  - "He's the lighter in the group, always making jokes."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlaɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈlaɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈlaɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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4. /ˈlaɪtɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

forceful , heavy , strong , crucial , important , weighty , cumbersome , heavyweight , massive , calorific , fatty , strong , burdensome , heavy , weighty , forceful , heavy , strong , crucial , important , weighty , cumbersome , heavyweight , massive , calorific , fatty , strong , burdensome , heavy , weighty

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Synonyms

bright , lightful , pale , cream , milk , white , delicate , gentle , soft , inconsequential , trivial , unimportant , lightweight , lite , lo-cal , low-alcohol , bright , lightful , pale , cream , milk , white , delicate , gentle , soft , inconsequential , trivial , unimportant , lightweight , lite , lo-cal , low-alcohol

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lighter
lighter , ighter , ighter , ighter

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Variants

List of all variants of lighter that leads to same result
lighter , lighters , lightered , lightering , light , lightest , lightish , lighter fluid , lighter fluids , lighter-than-air

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hliðor, from hlītan ‘to ignite’. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Dutch lichter and German Leuchter.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's largest lighter was made in 2011 and measured 11.8 feet tall and 5.9 feet wide.

2. The first disposable lighter was invented in 1933 by a man named J.A. Henckels.

3. Lighters were used as early as the 16th century to ignite fireworks.

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Related Concepts

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1. matches: Matches are often used in conjunction with lighters to produce a flame.

2. candle: Candles can be lit using a lighter.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Lighters have been used for various purposes throughout history, from religious rituals to practical uses such as starting fires. In literature, lighters have been used as symbols of enlightenment, freedom, and even rebellion. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represents Gatsby's longing for her and his desire to be part of her world.

How to Memorize "lighter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small metal object with a button that, when pressed, produces a flame.
   - Visualize the flame growing larger and brighter as you press and hold the button.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lighter' with the image of a small flame.
   - Think of the sound of a lighter clicking as you press the button.

3. mnemonics
   

   - L-I-G-H-T-E-R: Light Ignites Gathering Heat To Engage Relaxation.
   - Lighter: Little Igniter Generates Heat To Illuminate Every Room.

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