Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

see the light

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.26 in modern English

Syllables: see the -light
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To undergo a spiritual conversion.

Intransitive verb

verb

To gain an understanding of something previously not understood, especially in a sudden insight.

Intransitive verb

verb

To come into the world or to public notice.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Once I was lost in darkness, but now I have seen the light."
"I wandered so aimless, life filled with sin I wouldn't let my Dear Saviour in Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night Praise the Lord. I saw the light."
"Finally, near the end of the meeting, John saw the light and withdrew his objections."
"Never had his book seen the light …until now."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

sees the light (present, singular) seeing the light (participle, present) saw the light (past) seen the light (participle, past)

Phrases

dawn on the light of day error of one's ways

Frequently Paired Words

dawn on daylight the light of day error of one's ways

Synonyms

see the light of day reform straighten out

Questions

What does see the light mean?: To undergo a spiritual conversion.

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