in (the) light of

Register · Formal Formal — used in professional, academic, or ceremonial contexts and in careful writing. CEFR B2

Post

Example

“In the light of recent events, the meeting has been postponed.”

Dictionary details

Alternate forms

in light of
in the light of

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

at the end of the day Informal · CEFR B1

ultimately; when everything is considered

brain power Informal · CEFR B1

intelligence or mental ability used to think and solve problems

on the other hand Neutral · CEFR B1

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

overall picture Neutral · CEFR B1

the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts

pros and cons Neutral · CEFR B1

the advantages and disadvantages of something

slippery slope Neutral · CEFR B1

a course of action that seems small or harmless but leads, step by step, to a serious or disastrous result

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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