prepositional phrase · academic
in light of
/ɪn laɪt əv/in LIGHT of
considering something; used when a decision or judgment is made because of particular information
Examples
“In light of recent findings, the policy will be reviewed.”
“In light of her experience, she was offered the position.”
“In light of the evidence, the committee changed its recommendation.”
Band 8 sentence
“In light of mounting empirical evidence, the agency revised its safety guidelines.”
Collocations
- in light of + noun phrase
- in light of recent research
Word family
Common mistakes
In light of she was late, we started without her.→In light of her lateness, we started without her.
In light of the new law we must follow it.→In light of the new law, we must follow it.
Say it for a higher band
5given→6considering→7+in light of
Synonyms
given
Easily confused
given
“Given the weather, we decided to stay indoors.”
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