light out

verb

lit or lighted out; lighting out; lights out

Synonyms of light out next

intransitive verb

: to leave in a hurry

lit out for home at once

: set off

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light entry 6

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of light out was in 1859

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“Light out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20out. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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light out

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: to leave in a hurry

lit out for home

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