Light and Set alight

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Light

Light verb - To set (something) on fire.
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Set alight and light are semantically related in ignite topic. In some cases you can use "Set alight" instead a verb "Light".
Nearby Words: lighten, lightweight, lightly, lightness, lighted

Set alight

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Light and set alight are semantically related in set on fire topic. You can use "Light" instead a verb phrase "Set alight", if it concerns topics such as start a fire, cause to burn.

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  • Useful Notes / A Very British Christmas Like a Christmas Pudding, the Baked Alaska is given a dosage of Brandy and set alight via a blowtorch just before serving, so that the meringue on the outside turns a delicious light brown colour.
    Source: Useful Notes / A Very British Christmas
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