The difference between Deep and Light

When used as nouns, deep means the deep part of a lake, sea, etc, whereas light means visible electromagnetic radiation. the human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

When used as adverbs, deep means deeply, whereas light means carrying little.

When used as adjectives, deep means extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. extending far down from the top or surface, whereas light means having light.

Light is also verb with the meaning: to start (a fire).

check bellow for the other definitions of Deep and Light

  1. Deep as an adjective (of a, physical distance):

    Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending far down from the top or surface; having its bottom far down. Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference. In a (specified) number of rows or layers. Thick. Voluminous. A long way inside; situated far in or back. # Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference. # A long way forward. # Relatively farther downfield.

    Examples:

    "We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains."

    "There was a deep layer of dust on the floor; the room had not been disturbed for many years."

    "The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves."

    "a crowd three deep along the funeral procession"

    "That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air."

    "to take a deep breath / sigh / drink"

    "'deep into the forest'';  ''deep in the forest"

    "He is fielding at deep mid wicket."

    "She hit a ball into deep center field."

    "a deep volley"

  2. Deep as an adjective (intellectual, social):

    Complex, involved. Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious. To a significant, not superficial, extent. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.

    Examples:

    "That is a deep thought!"

    "I just meant to help out a little, but now I'm deep into it."

    "They're deep in discussion."

    "a deep subject or plot"

  3. Deep as an adjective (sound, voice):

    Low in pitch.

    Examples:

    "She has a very deep [[contralto]] voice."

  4. Deep as an adjective (of a color):

    Dark and highly saturated.

    Examples:

    "That's a very deep shade of blue."

  5. Deep as an adjective (sleep):

    Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

    Examples:

    "He was in a deep sleep."

  6. Deep as an adjective:

    Immersed, submerged (in).

    Examples:

    "'deep in debt;  deep in the mud;  waist-deep in the muddy water"

  7. Deep as an adjective:

    Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.

  1. Deep as an adverb:

    Deeply.

  1. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

    Examples:

    "creatures of the deep"

  2. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    A silent time; quiet isolation.

    Examples:

    "the deep of night"

  3. Deep as a noun (rare):

    A deep shade of colour.

  4. Deep as a noun (US, rare):

    The profound part of a problem.

  5. Deep as a noun (with "the"):

    The sea, the ocean.

  6. Deep as a noun (cricket):

    A fielding position near the boundary.

    Examples:

    "Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep."

  1. Light as a noun (physics, uncountable):

    Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

    Examples:

    "As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

  2. Light as a noun:

    A source of illumination.

    Examples:

    "Put that light out!"

  3. Light as a noun:

    Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

    Examples:

    "Can you throw any light on this problem?"

  4. Light as a noun (in the plural, now, rare):

    Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

  5. Light as a noun:

    A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

    Examples:

    "Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement."

  6. Light as a noun (painting):

    The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

  7. Light as a noun:

    A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

    Examples:

    "I'm really seeing you in a different light today."

    "Magoon's governorship in Cuba was viewed in a negative light by many Cuban historians for years thereafter."

  8. Light as a noun:

    A flame or something used to create fire.

    Examples:

    "Hey, buddy, you got a light?"

  9. Light as a noun:

    A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

    Examples:

    "a Bengal light"

  10. Light as a noun:

    A window, or space for a window in architecture.

    Examples:

    "This facade has eight south-facing lights."

  11. Light as a noun:

    The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

    Examples:

    "The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8."

  12. Light as a noun (informal):

    A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

  13. Light as a noun:

    Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

  14. Light as a noun:

    The power of perception by vision.

  15. Light as a noun:

    The brightness of the eye or eyes.

  16. Light as a noun:

    A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.

    Examples:

    "To get to our house, turn right at the third light."

  1. Light as a verb (transitive):

    To start (a fire).

    Examples:

    "We lit the fire to get some heat."

  2. Light as a verb (transitive):

    To set fire to; to set burning; to kindle.

    Examples:

    "She lit her last match."

  3. Light as a verb (transitive):

    To illuminate.

    Examples:

    "I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night."

  4. Light as a verb (intransitive):

    To become ignited; to take fire.

    Examples:

    "This soggy match will not light."

  5. Light as a verb:

    To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.

  1. Light as an adjective:

    Having light.

    Examples:

    "The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."

  2. Light as an adjective:

    Pale in colour.

    Examples:

    "She had light skin."

  3. Light as an adjective (of coffee):

    Served with extra milk or cream.

    Examples:

    "I like my coffee light."

  1. Light as an adjective:

    Of low weight; not heavy.

    Examples:

    "My bag was much lighter once I had dropped off the books."

  2. Light as an adjective:

    Lightly-built; designed for speed or small loads.

    Examples:

    "We took a light aircraft down to the city."

  3. Light as an adjective:

    Gentle; having little force or momentum.

    Examples:

    "This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch."

  4. Light as an adjective:

    Easy to endure or perform.

    Examples:

    "light duties around the house"

  5. Light as an adjective:

    Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

    Examples:

    "This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it."

  6. Light as an adjective:

    Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.

    Examples:

    "I made some light comment, and we moved on."

  7. Light as an adjective (rail transport, of a locomotive, usually with "run"):

    travelling with no carriages, wagons attached

  8. Light as an adjective (obsolete):

    Unchaste, wanton.

  9. Light as an adjective:

    Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.

    Examples:

    "light troops; a troop of light horse"

  10. Light as an adjective:

    Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.

  11. Light as an adjective (dated):

    Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.

    Examples:

    "a light, vain person; a light mind"

  12. Light as an adjective:

    Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.

    Examples:

    "Ogden Nash was a writer of light verse."

  13. Light as an adjective:

    Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.

  14. Light as an adjective:

    Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished.

    Examples:

    "light coin"

  15. Light as an adjective:

    Easily interrupted by stimulation.

    Examples:

    "light sleep; light anesthesia"

  1. Light as an adverb:

    Carrying little.

    Examples:

    "I prefer to travel light."

  1. Light as a noun (curling):

    A stone that is not thrown hard enough.

  1. Light as a verb (nautical):

    To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter

  2. Light as a verb:

    To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.

  1. Light as a verb:

    To find by chance.

    Examples:

    "I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's."

  2. Light as a verb:

    To stop upon ; to notice

  3. Light as a verb (archaic):

    To alight; to land or come down.

    Examples:

    "She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet."

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