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alighted

/ˈælɪɡtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does alighted mean?

verb

Past tense of 'alight', to come down or land from a vehicle, especially a horse, or to settle or come to rest on something.

Example

"The bird alighted on a branch outside the window."

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