Difference between Light and Ignite

What is the difference between Light and Ignite?

Light as a verb is to start (a fire). while Ignite as a verb is to set fire to (something), to light (something)

Light

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To start (a fire). To illuminate. To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter To find by chance. To alight.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Carrying little.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The natural medium emanating from the sun and other very hot sources (now recognised as electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength of 400-750 nm), within which vision is possible. A source of illumination. Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information. Facts. pieces of information; ideas, concepts. A notable person within a specific field or discipline. A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded. A flame or something used to create fire. A window, or space for a window in architecture The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic. A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having light pale in colour served with extra milk or cream Of low weight; not heavy. Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads. Gentle; having little force or momentum. Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc. Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance. Unchaste, wanton.

Example sentence: What is a soul? It's like electricity - we don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room.

Ignite

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to set fire to (something), to light (something)to spark off (something), to enthuseto commence burning.

Example sentence: I think it's important for History to keep experimenting with their shows. The more documentary-driven, the returning series, are the bottom of the iceberg under the ocean that keeps it moving, and then it's important to take those swings and see if we can ignite a spark with new audiences.

We hope you now know whether to use Light or Ignite in your sentence.

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