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LIGHTING

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

L 1/2
I 1/1
G 2/3
H 4/3
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of LIGHTING

verb

To start (a fire).

"We lit the fire to get some heat."

verb

To set fire to; to set burning.

"She lit her last match."

verb

To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.

"I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."

verb

To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

verb

To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

verb

To find by chance.

"I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."

verb

To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice

verb

To alight; to land or come down.

"She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet."

Synonyms of LIGHTING

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of LIGHTING

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of LIGHTING in a Sentence

  • "We lit the fire to get some heat."
  • "She lit her last match."
  • "I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."
  • "I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is LIGHTING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LIGHTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: LIGHTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for LIGHTING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter lighting Total
Scrabble 11241112 13
WWF 21331123 16

How to Use LIGHTING in Word Games

LIGHTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LIGHTING to find 43 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIGHTING

What does LIGHTING mean?
LIGHTING is a verb. To start (a fire).
Is LIGHTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIGHTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIGHTING worth in Scrabble?
LIGHTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LIGHTING?
You can make 43 words from the letters in LIGHTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LIGHTING?
Synonyms of LIGHTING include: catch fire, conflagrate, ignite, kindle, illuminate, light up. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.