LIGHTING
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of LIGHTING
To start (a fire).
"We lit the fire to get some heat."
To set fire to; to set burning.
"She lit her last match."
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."
To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
To find by chance.
"I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."
To stop upon (of eyes or a glance); to notice
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
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
Is LIGHTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LIGHTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | l | i | g | h | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIGHTING
43 words from the letters in LIGHTING
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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.