CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “light”?
Estimated level
A2
elementary
“light” is roughly the #612 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.
Meaning
noun. 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 wavelengt…
Example: As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
Similar words: visible light.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “light” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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