Light vs. Lit: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 2, 2023
"Light" can be a noun referring to brightness or illumination, or a verb meaning to ignite something. "Lit" is the past tense of the verb "light" and refers to something being illuminated or ignited.
Key Differences
"Light" is a versatile word in the English language with multiple meanings. As a noun, "Light" commonly refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible. On the other hand, "Lit" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "light." This means that while "Light" can refer to the actual source of illumination, "Lit" refers to the action of something having been illuminated or ignited in the past.
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In addition to its primary noun form, "Light" can also be used as a verb. In this verb form, "Light" means to ignite something, as in lighting a candle. "Lit," in its role as a past tense verb, denotes that the action of lighting has already occurred. For example, saying "He lighted (or lit) the candle" implies the action took place in the past.
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Both "Light" and "Lit" carry symbolic meanings as well. "Light" can represent purity, goodness, or clarity in various contexts. Conversely, "Lit" can often be found in modern slang, where it means something is excellent or exciting, showing the fluidity and evolution of language.
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From a grammatical perspective, "Light" can function as both a noun and a verb. For example, "The light in the room is bright" uses "Light" as a noun, whereas "I will light the fire" uses it as a verb. "Lit," however, is firmly in the realm of verbs, representing an action that took place in the past.
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Comparison Chart
Part of Speech
Can be both a noun (brightness) and a verb (to ignite)
Past tense and past participle of the verb "light"
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Meaning
Brightness or the act of igniting
Refers to something having been illuminated or ignited
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Symbolism
Can symbolize purity, goodness, clarity
In slang, can mean something is excellent or exciting
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Grammatical Role
Functions in present tense as a verb or as a noun
Always refers to a past action
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Usage in a Sentence
"The light shines." or "I light the candle."
"The room was lit." or "He lit the candle."
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Light and Lit Definitions
Light
The natural agent that stimulates sight.
The light from the sun helps plants grow.
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Light
Lacking seriousness; trivial.
The conversation was light and full of jokes.
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Lit
Past tense of the verb "light", meaning to have ignited.
He lit the fireplace to warm the room.
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Lit
Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
They got lit at the party last night.
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Light
Electromagnetic radiation that is visible, perceivable by the normal human eye as colors between red and violet, having frequencies between 400 terahertz and 790 terahertz and wavelengths between 750 nanometers and 380 nanometers. Also called visible light.
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Light
The sensation of perceiving light; brightness
A sudden light that made me blink.
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Light
A source of light, especially a lamp, a lantern, or an electric lighting fixture
Turn out the lights when you leave.
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Light
The illumination derived from a source of light
By the light of the moon.
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Lit
Literature, especially as an academic subject
Enjoyed my course in French lit.
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Light
The particular quantity or quality of such illumination
Moved the lamp closer to get better light.
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Lit
Simple past tense and past participle of light||illuminate; start a fire; etc
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Light
The pathway or route of such illumination to a person
You're standing in his light.
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Lit
Simple past tense and past participle of light||alight: land, come down on
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Light
A mechanical device that uses illumination as a signal or warning, especially a beacon or traffic signal.
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Lit
(slang) Sexually aroused (usually of a female), especially visibly sexually aroused.
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Light
(Architecture) One of two or more openings in a window divided by a mullion or mullions.
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Light
Something that provides information or clarification
Research that produced little new light on the question.
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Light
A state of awareness or understanding, especially as derived from a particular source
In the light of experience.
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Light
A way of looking at or considering a matter; an aspect
Saw the situation in a different light.
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Lit
The humanistic study of a body of literature;
He took a course in Russian lit
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Light
Lights One's individual opinions, choices, or standards
Acted according to their own lights.
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Lit
Provided with artificial light;
Illuminated advertising
Looked up at the lighted windows
A brightly lit room
A well-lighted stairwell
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Light
A person who inspires or is adored by another
My daughter is the light of my life.
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Lit
Set afire or burning;
The lighted candles
A lighted cigarette
A lit firecracker
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Light
A prominent or distinguished person; a luminary
One of the leading lights of the theater.
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Light
Light In Quaker doctrine, the guiding spirit or divine presence in each person.
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Light
To provide, cover, or fill with light; illuminate
Fireworks lighting the sky.
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Light
To signal, direct, or guide with light
"You'd ... set the lamp in the dormer window to light him home through the storm" (Edith Nesbit).
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Light
To start to burn; be ignited or kindled
Green wood does not light easily.
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Light
To come upon by chance or accident. Used with on or upon
Lit on the perfect solution to the problem.
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Light
Characterized by or filled with light; bright
A room that is light when the shutters are open.
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Light
Designed for ease and quickness of movement; having a structure that is slim and has little weight for its type or class
Light aircraft.
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Light
Requiring relatively little equipment and using relatively simple processes to produce consumer goods
Light industry.
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Light
Consuming or using relatively moderate amounts; abstemious
A light eater.
A light smoker.
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Light
Intended primarily as entertainment and lacking serious or weighty content
A light comedy.
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Light
Containing a relatively small amount of a potentially harmful ingredient, such as alcohol, fat, or sodium
Light beer.
Light mayonnaise.
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Light
Of, relating to, or being a syllable ending in a short vowel or a short vowel plus a consonant.
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Light
Of, relating to, or being a vowel or syllable pronounced with little or no stress.
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Light
Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.
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Light
(figurative) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
Can you throw any light on this problem?
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Light
A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.
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Light
(painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.
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Light
A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.
I'm really seeing you in a different light today.
Magoon's governorship in Cuba was viewed in a negative light by many Cuban historians for years thereafter.
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Light
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
A Bengal light
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Light
A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.
This facade has eight south-facing lights.
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Light
The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.
The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.
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Light
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
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Light
A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.
To get to our house, turn right at the third light.
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Light
(transitive) To illuminate; to provide light for when it is dark.
I used my torch to light the way home through the woods in the night.
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Light
(intransitive) To become ignited; to take fire.
This soggy match will not light.
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Light
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
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Light
To make (a bonus) available to be collected by hitting a target, and thus light up the feature light corresponding to that bonus to indicate its availability.
Light' the extra ball by amassing 500 million points in the wizard mode.
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Light
(nautical) To unload a ship, or to jettison material to make it lighter
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Light
To find by chance.
I lit upon a rare book in a second-hand bookseller's.
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Light
(archaic) To alight; to land or come down.
She fell out of the window but luckily lit on her feet.
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Light
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.
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Light
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
She had light skin.
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Light
Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
A light load ; a lighter backpack after having removed the books ; light weapons
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Light
Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
Feathers and cork are light ; oil is lighter than water
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Light
Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard, or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
To issue light coin
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Light
Lightly built; typically designed for speed or small loads.
A light aircraft ; a light tank
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Light
(military) Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons.
Light infantry; a troop of light horse
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Light
Riding high because of no cargo; by extension, pertaining to a ship which is light.
If a ship is light or partially loaded ; the light draft of a vessel, or its light displacement
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Light
Without any piece of equipment attached or attached only to a caboose.
The light locomotives ; a locomotive may be moved light
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Light
(cookery) Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
A light bread ; sponge cake is a light cake
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Light
Low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.
This light beer still gets you drunk if you have enough of it.
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Light
Slight, not forceful or intense; small in amount or intensity.
A light drizzle; a light rain was falling; a light snow set in
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Light
Gentle; having little force or momentum.
This artist clearly had a light, flowing touch.
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Light
Unimportant, trivial, having little value or significance.
I made some light comment, and we moved on.
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Light
Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
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Light
(dated) Easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile.
A light, vain person; a light mind
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Light
Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; lacking dignity or solemnity; frivolous; airy.
Ogden Nash was a writer of light verse.
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Light
Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
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Light
That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.
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Light
That which furnishes, or is a source of, light, as the sun, a star, a candle, a lighthouse, etc.
Then he called for a light, and sprang in.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night.
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Light
The time during which the light of the sun is visible; day; especially, the dawn of day.
The murderer, rising with the light, killeth the poor and needy.
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Light
The brightness of the eye or eyes.
He seemed to find his way without his eyes;For out o'door he went without their helps,And, to the last, bended their light on me.
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Light
The medium through which light is admitted, as a window, or window pane; a skylight; in architecture, one of the compartments of a window made by a mullion or mullions.
There were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.
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Light
Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.
The duke yet would have dark deeds darkly answered; he would never bring them to light.
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Light
The power of perception by vision.
My strength faileth me; as for the light of my eyes, it also is gone from me.
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Light
That which illumines or makes clear to the mind; mental or spiritual illumination; enlightenment; knowledge; information.
He shall never knowThat I had any light of this from thee.
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Light
Prosperity; happiness; joy; felicity.
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall spring forth speedily.
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Light
The manner in which the light strikes upon a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; - opposed to shade. Cf. Chiaroscuro.
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Light
Appearance due to the particular facts and circumstances presented to view; point of view; as, to state things fairly and put them in the right light.
Frequent consideration of a thing . . . shows it in its several lights and various ways of appearance.
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Light
One who is conspicuous or noteworthy; a model or example; as, the lights of the age or of antiquity.
Joan of Arc,A light of ancient France.
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Light
A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or colored flame; as, a Bengal light.
Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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Light
Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light.
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Light
White or whitish; not intense or very marked; not of a deep shade; moderately colored; as, a light color; a light brown; a light complexion.
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Light
Having little, or comparatively little, weight; not tending to be the center of gravity with force; not heavy.
These weights did not exert their natural gravity, . . . insomuch that I could not guess which was light or heavy whilst I held them in my hand.
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Light
Not burdensome; easy to be lifted, borne, or carried by physical strength; as, a light burden, or load.
Ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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Light
Easy to be endured or performed; not severe; not difficult; as, a light affliction or task.
Light sufferings give us leisure to complain.
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Light
Easy to be digested; not oppressive to the stomach; as, light food; also, containing little nutriment.
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Light
Not heavily armed; armed with light weapons; as, light troops; a troop of light horse.
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Light
Not encumbered; unembarrassed; clear of impediments; hence, active; nimble; swift.
Unmarried men are best friends, best masters . . . but not always best subjects, for they are light to run away.
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Light
Not heavily burdened; not deeply laden; not sufficiently ballasted; as, the ship returned light.
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Light
Not copious or heavy; not dense; not inconsiderable; as, a light rain; a light snow; light vapors.
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Light
Not pressing heavily or hard upon; hence, having an easy, graceful manner; delicate; as, a light touch; a light style of execution.
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Light
Easy to admit influence; inconsiderate; easily influenced by trifling considerations; unsteady; unsettled; volatile; as, a light, vain person; a light mind.
There is no greater argument of a light and inconsiderate person than profanely to scoff at religion.
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Light
Indulging in, or inclined to, levity; wanting dignity or solemnity; trifling; gay; frivolous; airy; unsubstantial.
Seneca can not be too heavy, nor Plautus too light.
Specimens of New England humor laboriously light and lamentably mirthful.
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Light
Not quite sound or normal; somewhat impaired or deranged; dizzy; giddy.
Are his wits safe? Is he not light of brain ?
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Light
Easily bestowed; inconsiderately rendered.
To a fair semblance doth light faith annex.
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Light
Wanton; unchaste; as, a woman of light character.
A light wife doth make a heavy husband.
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Light
Not of the legal, standard, or usual weight; clipped; diminished; as, light coin.
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Light
To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as, to light a candle or lamp; to light the gas; - sometimes with up.
If a thousand candles be all lighted from one.
And the largest lamp is lit.
Absence might cure it, or a second mistressLight up another flame, and put out this.
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Light
To give light to; to illuminate; to fill with light; to spread over with light; - often with up.
Ah, hopeless, lasting flames! like those that burnTo light the dead.
One hundred years ago, to have lit this theater as brilliantly as it is now lighted would have cost, I suppose, fifty pounds.
The sun has set, and Vesper, to supplyHis absent beams, has lighted up the sky.
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Light
To attend or conduct with a light; to show the way to by means of a light.
His bishops lead him forth, and light him on.
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Light
To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; - with up; as, the room light up very well.
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Light
To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off.
From his head the heavy burgonet did light.
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Light
To dismount; to descend, as from a horse or carriage; to alight; - with from, off, on, upon, at, in.
When she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
Slowly rode across a withered heath,And lighted at a ruined inn.
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Light
To descend from flight, and rest, perch, or settle, as a bird or insect.
[The bee] lights on that, and this, and tasteth all.
On the tree tops a crested peacock lit.
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Light
To come down suddenly and forcibly; to fall; - with on or upon.
On me, me only, as the source and springOf all corruption, all the blame lights due.
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Light
To come by chance; to happen; - with on or upon; formerly with into.
The several degrees of vision, which the assistance of glasses (casually at first lit on) has taught us to conceive.
They shall light into atheistical company.
And here we lit on Aunt Elizabeth,And Lilia with the rest.
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Light
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation;
The light was filtered through a soft glass window
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Light
Any device serving as a source of illumination;
He stopped the car and turned off the lights
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Light
A particular perspective or aspect of a situation;
Although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand
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Light
The quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light;
Its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun
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Light
A condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination;
Follow God's light
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Light
The visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures;
He could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark
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Light
Mental understanding as an enlightening experience;
He finally saw the light
Can you shed light on this problem?
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Light
Having abundant light or illumination;
They played as long as it was light
As long as the lighting was good
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Light
A visual warning signal;
They saw the light of the beacon
There was a light at every corner
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Light
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires;
Do you have a light?
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Light
Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat;
Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette
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Light
Fall to somebody by assignment or lot;
The task fell to me
It fell to me to notify the parents of the victims
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Light
Of comparatively little physical weight or density;
A light load
Magnesium is a light metal--having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C
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Light
(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent;
Light blue
Light colors such as pastels
A light-colored powder
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Light
Of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment;
Light infantry
Light cavalry
Light industry
Light weapons
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Light
Not great in degree or quantity or number;
A light sentence
A light accent
Casualties were light
Light snow was falling
Light misty rain
Light smoke from the chimney
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Light
Psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles;
A light heart
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Light
Characterized by or emitting light;
A room that is light when the shutters are open
The inside of the house was airy and light
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Light
Used of vowels or syllables; pronounced with little or no stress;
A syllable that ends in a short vowel is a light syllable
A weak stress on the second syllable
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Light
Easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned;
A light diet
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Light
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims;
Efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
Clear laughter like a waterfall
Clear reds and blues
A light lilting voice like a silver bell
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Light
Moving easily and quickly; nimble;
The dancer was light and graceful
A lightsome buoyant step
Walked with a light tripping step
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Light
Of little intensity or power or force;
The light touch of her fingers
A light breeze
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Light
(physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average;
Light water is ordinary water
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Light
Weak and likely to lose consciousness;
Suddenly felt faint from the pain
Was sick and faint from hunger
Felt light in the head
A swooning fit
Light-headed with wine
Light-headed from lack of sleep
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Light
Marked by temperance in indulgence;
Abstemious meals
A light eater
A light smoker
Ate a light supper
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Light
Less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so;
A light pound
A scant cup of sugar
Regularly gives short weight
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Light
Intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound;
Light verse
A light comedy
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Light
Designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight;
Light aircraft
A light truck
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Light
Having relatively few calories;
Diet cola
Light (or lite) beer
Lite (or light) mayonnaise
A low-cal diet
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Light
(of sleep) easily disturbed;
In a light doze
A light sleeper
A restless wakeful night
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Light
Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior;
Her easy virtue
He was told to avoid loose (or light) women
Wanton behavior
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Light
An illumination source.
The room had a single light hanging from the ceiling.
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Light
Not heavy in weight.
The package was light enough to carry with one hand.
Sara Rehman
Sep 20, 2023
FAQs
Can Light refer to weight?
Yes, "Light" can describe something that is not heavy.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
What does Lit specifically denote in grammar?
"Lit" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "light."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Is Lit used in slang?
Yes, "Lit" can mean something is exciting or excellent in slang.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
Is Light both a noun and a verb?
Yes, "Light" can function as both a noun and a verb.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
How is Lit used to describe a past event?
"He lit the fireworks last night."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Can Light have symbolic meanings?
Yes, it can symbolize purity, goodness, or clarity.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
What's the origin of the word Light?
It comes from Old English "lēoht" meaning brightness.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
How is the term Lit used in relation to substance use?
"Lit" can mean being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Sara Rehman
Sep 20, 2023
Is the phrase "The room was lit" correct?
Yes, it indicates the room was illuminated.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
What is the main difference between Light and Lit?
"Light" can refer to brightness or the act of igniting, while "Lit" refers to something having been illuminated or ignited in the past.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 20, 2023
How is Lit used in modern music?
It's often used to describe an event or situation as exciting or lively.
Janet White
Sep 20, 2023
Is Lit always related to Light?
Generally, yes, but in slang or other contexts, it can have different meanings.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
What does "The light of my life" mean?
It's an expression indicating someone very important or cherished.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
Can you give an example of Light meaning "trivial"?
"The topic was a light matter, not to be taken seriously."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 20, 2023
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