Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

alight

3 meanings

→ To get off a vehicle

→ On fire or burning

→ To land or settle

🚂

Meaning: To get off a vehicle

Example: "Please alight at the next stop."

🔥

Meaning: On fire or burning

Example: "The building was alight."

🦅

Meaning: To land or settle

Example: "The bird alighted on the branch."