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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.
  

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.

— Patrick Lockerby

  • In the UK, 'alight' is very formal.
  • It is rarely spoken.
  • It is usually found only on written notices and in recorded railway announcements.
  • ' 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.
  • ' Question marks need to be used for written questions - does this help?
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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.
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Thanks you are very helpful.
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Hi,

In Canada, we typically say . . . let me off out . . .

Clive
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