glow vs light

glow and light both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
glow	Yes	No	Yes	No
light	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, light is a hypernym of glow; that is, light is a word with a broader meaning than glow:

Other hypernyms of glow include brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminosity, luminousness.

As nouns, light is a hypernym of glow; that is, light is a word with a broader meaning than glow:

glow: the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
light: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

Other hypernyms of glow include visible light, visible radiation.

As nouns, light is a hypernym of glow; that is, light is a word with a broader meaning than glow:

glow: the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
light: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

Other hypernyms of glow include visible light, visible radiation.

As nouns, light is a hypernym of glow; that is, light is a word with a broader meaning than glow:

glow: a steady even light without flames
light: (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

Other hypernyms of glow include visible light, visible radiation.

glow (noun)	light (noun)
light from nonthermal sources	any device serving as a source of illumination
an appearance of reflected light	a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
a feeling of considerable warmth	the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures
the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised	the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface	merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
a steady even light without flames	mental understanding as an enlightening experience
an alert and refreshed state	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

glow (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

glow (verb)	light (verb)
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	introduce light into
be exuberant or high-spirited	start or maintain a fire in
emit a steady even light without flames	begin to smoke
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink	to come to rest, settle
shine intensely, as if with heat	alight from (a horse)
	fall to somebody by assignment or lot; passed
	cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

glow (adverb)	light (adverb)
	with few burdens