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Lighting

of Light

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Broader term 4

Apparatus 76% connected

of Apparatus

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Burning 76% connected

of Burn

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Combustion 76% connected

The state of burning.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Illumination 76% connected

The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Kindle 74% connected

To bring forth young.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Kindle 74% connected

To bring forth young.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 5

Firing 92% connected

The act of disharging firearms.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Ignition 92% connected

The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Inflammation 92% connected

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Kindling 92% connected

of Kindle

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Light 92% connected

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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