Light

Light

1. Pale in color. She had light skin.
2. Coffee or tea served with milk or cream. I like my coffee light.
3. A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon of traffic signal. You must stop on a red light.
4. The pathway or route of such illumination. You're standing in my light.
5. Something that provides information or clarification She threw some light on the question.
6. A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source. In the light of your experience what is your suggestion?
7. Public attention; general knowledge. He brought the situation to light.
8. Of relative little weight; not heavy. He carried a light load.
9. Of little quantity. It was a light snow.
10. Not harsh or severe. He got a light sentence.
11. Easily awakened or disturbed. She was a light sleeper.

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Shown is a diagram of traffic lights - Stop, caution and go