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1. lit
adjective. ['ˈlɪt'] provided with artificial light.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- lihte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- litr (Old Norse)
- litten (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Lit
- transmit
- resubmit
- recommit
- readmit
- clampitt
- submit
- mcnitt
- unfit
- savitt
- remit
- refit
- permit
- legit
- lafitte
- laffitte
- it-wit
- gillett
- douthitt
- douthit
- dewitt
- devitt
- davitt
- commit
- burditt
- befit
- admit
- acquit
- whitt
- whit
- tritt
How do you pronounce lit?
Pronounce lit as lɪt.
US - How to pronounce lit in American English
UK - How to pronounce lit in British English
Sentences with lit
1. Noun, singular or mass
Consider making a donation for each candle lit, in honor of the person lighting the candle.
2. Adjective
There will be no ash left over after it is lit.
3. Verb, past participle
All parts of the parking lot should be lit by at least two light poles.
4. Adverb
You will see a green light appear and stay lit when the Arris modem is fully powered.
5. Verb, 3rd person singular present
When continuously lit, the red LED signals that your television is currently powered off.
6. Adjective, comparative
You can adjust the length of time the lamp stays lit before it turns itself out.
Quotes about lit
1. Hope is patience with the lamp lit.
- Tertullian
2. There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches.
- Ray Bradbury
3. Now, Richard Pryor was unique. Many misunderstood his humor. He lit up the hallway, but they didn't understand his use of profanity. He didn't use it just to be using it; he used it in the context of his satire.
- Bill Cosby
3. lit
adjective. ['ˈlɪt'] set afire or burning.
Etymology
- lihte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- litr (Old Norse)
- litten (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. lit
noun. ['ˈlɪt'] the humanistic study of a body of literature.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- lihte (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lihtte (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- litr (Old Norse)
- litten (Middle English (1100-1500))