What is in the light of mean?

In consideration of, in relationship to. For example, In light of recent developments, we’re postponing our meeting, or In the light of the weather forecast we’ve canceled the picnic, or He got a special bonus in view of all the extra work he had done.

Is it in the light of or in light of?

Both forms are used: in (the) light of something: Fig. because of certain knowledge now in hand; considering something. (As if knowledge or information shed light on something.)

What does put on the light mean?

(idiomatic) To advertise oneself as a prostitute.

How do you say in the light of?

Additional synonyms

taking into account,
in the light of,
bearing in mind,
keeping in mind,
mindful of,
taking into consideration,

How do you use in light of this?

Example Sentences

In light of what happened last week, please take care on the escalators.
In light of the recent shortages, there will be a ration in supplies for everyone.
In light of his financial situation, he decided to cancel his holiday plans.

What does in light of the fact mean?

Definitions of in light of the fact that because; given that.

How do you use in light of in a sentence?

Can you start a sentence with in light of?

“In light of…” seems fairly common. I’d imagine the most common pairing for the start of a sentence would likely be: “Too often” as in “Too often one finds that….”

Can you say put on the light?

“Put” is an unnatural verb to use when you are talking about turning or switching lights on and off. I disagree as far as put on the light–it is an expression I use and hear others around me use, parallel to turn on.

What does to shed light on mean?

: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something) She is developing new theories that might shed some light on these unusual phenomena. I hope my explanation throws light on their behavior.

What is another way to say in light of this?

What is another word for in the light of?