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Rarealighting
The correct spelling is alighting.
How to pronounce alighting
verb
Say it like: Ali-tin-g
The correct spelling is alighting. (with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount. For example: "He alighted from his horse."
Usage Examples
“He alighted from his horse.”
“A flying bird alights on a tree.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.
- 2.(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.
- 3.(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.
- 4.To befall or betide.
- 5.To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.
noun
- 1.The act of one who alights.
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