- comparative of light.
lighter
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
noun
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a small portable device for providing a naked flame or red-hot filament to light cigarettes, etc
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a person or thing that ignites something
noun
Etymology
Origin of lighter1
First recorded in 1545–55; light 1 + -er 1
Origin of lighter2
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at light 3, -er 1
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This reduction is consistent with particles losing energy inside quark–gluon plasma and provides further evidence that the exotic material can form in collisions involving lighter nuclei.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"The outcome was good - my tummy feels lighter, and compared to before I am more or less pain free."
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Oracle’s beleaguered stock finished the week higher after executives indicated a lighter borrowing load for AI going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
“I think people should still plan for rain for Halloween activities, but right now it looks more on the lighter side than moderate side” earlier in the evening, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
I feel lighter yet somehow a bit warmer after unburdening my heart.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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