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to alight
01
to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect
Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
alight
3rd person singular
alights
Past simple
alighted
Past participle
alighted
Examples
As the sun set, fireflies began to alight on the branches, filling the forest with their gentle glow.
02
to get off or out of a vehicle or conveyance, especially after a journey
Examples
They alighted from the bus at the next stop.
