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lighting Meaning & Definition

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

What Does Lighting Mean?

As a noun, lighting means The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided. It can also mean The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of light.

Word Facts for Lighting

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
Synonymslight, kindling and ignition
Antonymsdark and darkness
Plurallightings

Lighting Definition (Noun)

  1. The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.
  2. The act of activating such equipment, or of igniting a flame etc.
  3. The process of annealing metals.

Lighting as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of light

Synonyms of Lighting

Lighting synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Lighting

Word Forms & Grammar

lighting (countable and uncountable, plural lightings)

lighting

Words That Rhyme With Lighting

Origin of Lighting

From light + -ing.

Quick Answers About Lighting

Is lighting a noun or a verb?

Lighting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for lighting?

You can replace lighting with words such as light, kindling and ignition. See the full list of lighting synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of lighting?

Words opposite in meaning to lighting are dark and darkness.

What is the plural of lighting?

The plural of lighting is lightings.

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