Synonyms for lighter
ˈlaɪ tərlighter

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1. igniter, ignitor, lighternoun

   a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

   Synonyms:
   igniter, hoy, ignitor, barge, flatboat, light

2. lighter, light, igniter, ignitornoun

   a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires

   "do you have a light?"

   Synonyms:
   illumination, barge, igniter, lighting, lightness, sparkle, light source, brightness level, flatboat, hoy, spark, luminosity, visible radiation, luminousness, luminance, light, ignitor, brightness, twinkle, visible light

3. barge, flatboat, hoy, lighterverb

   a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

   Synonyms:
   hoy, igniter, barge, flatboat, light, ignitor

4. lighterverb

   transport in a flatbottom boat

Matched Categories

1. • Device
   • Fuel
   • Transport

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1. List of paraphrases for "lighter":

   paler, lighters, barge, barges, leaner, fainter, clearer, easier, softer, lesser

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How to say lighter in sign language?

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How to use lighter in a sentence?

1. John Paul Wilson:

   We found that men with darker skin and more stereotypically black facial features tended to be most likely to elicit biased size perceptions, even though they were actually no larger than men with lighter skin and less stereotypical facial features.

2. Tom Thibodeau:

   I think he’s learned a lot about how to manage his body, i think he’s in great shape. He’s lighter than he’s ever been. So, I think he’ll have a great impact on our young guys in terms of how to navigate the league, how to overcome adversity, that sort of thing — and understanding the game.

3. G.K. Chesterton:

   Nowadays a citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter.

4. David Saperstein:

   During my visit in August, I found that despite widespread continuing government abuses and restrictions, many place of worship were nonetheless full and flourishing, in areas of the country where the government's hand was lighter, faith-based social service and welfare agencies operate homeless shelters, orphanages, soup kitchens, and made highly positive contributions to the well-being of their society.

5. Phil Mickelson:

   I'm getting lighter, developing more core strength and speed and increasing my ball speed.