Word
Definition
n. a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night. It is usually one of a pair on the left and right sides.
n. a lamp on the front of a vehicle, such as a car or motorcycle, designed to illuminate the road ahead. Often used in the plural to refer to the entire lighting system.
Examples
“The car's headlight is broken and needs a new bulb.”
“He turned on his headlight as the sun began to set and the road became difficult to see.”
“Modern automotive design often integrates the headlight into the vehicle's front fascia, using LED technology to provide a more focused and energy-efficient beam of light.”
Examples
simple
“The car's headlight is broken and needs a new bulb.”
contextual
“He turned on his headlight as the sun began to set and the road became difficult to see.”
complex
“Modern automotive design often integrates the headlight into the vehicle's front fascia, using LED technology to provide a more focused and energy-efficient beam of light.”
Real-World Examples
“From the driver’s perspective, these early headlights did little more than marginally improve visibility.” “It works much like estimating how far away a car is at night if you know how bright its headlights are.” Idioms
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- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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