Iris_es Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Usage of 'Alight'
Can I say,
'Let's alight the train'
'Could you let me alight at that taxi stand.'
If the top are wrong, what should I say to express these meanings?
Thanks.
'Let's alight the train'
'Could you let me alight at that taxi stand.'
If the top are wrong, what should I say to express these meanings?
Thanks.
Top answer
In the UK, 'alight' is very formal. It is rarely spoken. It is usually found only on written notices and in recorded railway announcements.
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In the UK, 'alight' is very formal. It is rarely spoken. It is usually found only on written notices and in recorded railway announcements.
'Let's get off the train'
'Could you let me off at that taxi stand?'
The second one is an example of ellipsis - a word which is implied is left out, since every natural speaker of the language understands what is meant.
'Let's get off the train'
'Could you let me off at that taxi stand?'
The second one is an example of ellipsis - a word which is implied is left out, since every natural speaker of the language understands what is meant.
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