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device vs light

light vs device

device and light both are nouns.

device is not an adjective while light is an adjective.

device is not a verb while light is a verb.

device is not an adverb while light is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
device Yes No No No
light Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, light is a hyponym of device; that is, light is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than device:
  • device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  • light: a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
Other hyponyms of device include acoustic device, adapter, adaptor, afterburner, agglomerator, aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface, alarm, alarm system, warning device, appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gismo, gizmo, widget, applicator, applier, aspergill, aspersorium, automatic pilot, autopilot, robot pilot, bait, decoy, lure, billiard marker, bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder, blower, bootjack, breathalyser, breathalyzer, breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator, bubbler, buffer, fender, catapult, launcher, battery charger, charger, clip-on, comb, baby's dummy, comforter, pacifier, teething ring, conductor, birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device, converter, convertor, corer, corrective, restorative, crusher, cryptograph, cutoff, dampener, moistener, damper, muffler, deflector, dental appliance, depressor, detector, sensing element, sensor, diestock, drive, drop forge, drop hammer, drop press, elastic device, electrical device, electronic device, energiser, energizer, exercise device, explosive device, fan, filter, asphyxiator, extinguisher, fire extinguisher, flare, fumigator, gas fixture, groover, guard, safety, safety device, heater, warmer, heat exchanger, holding device, horn, foil, hydrofoil, imprint, indicator, instrument, ignition interlock, interlock, interrupter, jig, key, keyboard, Kinetoscope, doorknocker, knocker, rapper, lift, lifting device, igniter, ignitor, lighter, machine, magnet, mechanism, memory device, storage device, instrument, musical instrument, nest egg, noisemaker, optical device, override, paper feed, peeler, pick, plectron, plectrum, power takeoff, PTO, goad, prod, autocue, prompter, pull, reflector, button, release, remote, remote control, reset, constraint, restraint, router, runner, scratcher, shoehorn, shoetree, shooting stick, shredder, signaling device, snowshoe, sounder, source of illumination, stabiliser, stabilizer, stemmer, straightener, reinforcement, strengthener, stylus, suction cup, support, sweatbox, synchroflash, take-up, teaser, dart thrower, spear thrower, throwing board, throwing stick, tilter, pair of tongs, tongs, toy, trap, trigger, valve, vaporiser, vaporizer, ventilator, washboard, water cooler, slide chart, gun worm, carbonator, soda carbonator, soda maker, ultrasonic flaw detector, flocculator, microsensor, pulse oximeter, bottle capper, capping machine, seed sprouter, sprouter, vulcaniser, vulcanizer, positioner, speech synthesizer, microdevice, flow meter, network bridge, rotary encoder, shaft encoder, repulsor, repulsorlift, repulsorlift engine.
device (noun) light (noun)
any clever maneuver any device serving as a source of illumination
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
mental understanding as an enlightening experience
a particular perspective or aspect of a situation
public awareness
a visual warning signal
an illuminated area
a person regarded very fondly
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
having abundant light or illumination
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
device (adjective) light (adjective)
of comparatively little physical weight or density
psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
not great in degree or quantity or number
of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
characterized by or emitting light
(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
of little intensity or power or force
easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
silly or trivial
weak and likely to lose consciousness
having little importance
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
moving easily and quickly; nimble
(used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
having relatively few calories
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
(of sleep) easily disturbed
marked by temperance in indulgence
very thin and insubstantial
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
demanding little effort; not burdensome
(used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
device (verb) light (verb)
introduce light into
start or maintain a fire in
begin to smoke
to come to rest, settle
alight from (a horse)
fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
device (adverb) light (adverb)
with few burdens
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