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						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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