light

light
light
1. The phrase in the light of, meaning ‘having regard to, considering’, is more often heard in the form in light of in AmE: In light of what you've told us, we have decided to leave earlier.
2. In BrE the past tense and past participle of the verb are usually both lit (We lit the fire when it grew dark / He had already lit his pipe / The streets are all well lit), but lighted is also used when the use is adjectival and there is no qualifying adverb (She had a lighted cigarette in her hand). In AmE, lighted is often used in contexts where lit would be normal in BrE:

• She lighted a candle and turned off the lamp —New Yorker, 1987.


Modern English usage. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу
Synonyms:

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Light — (l[imac]t), n. [OE. light, liht, AS. le[ o]ht; akin to OS. lioht, D. & G. licht, OHG. lioht, Goth. liuha[thorn], Icel. lj[=o]s, L. lux light, lucere to shine, Gr. leyko s white, Skr. ruc to shine. [root]122. Cf. {Lucid}, {Lunar}, {Luminous},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light — Light, a. [Compar. {Lighter} (l[imac]t [ e]r); superl. {Lightest}.] [OE. light, liht, AS. l[=i]ht, le[ o]ht; akin to D. ligt, G. leicht, OHG. l[=i]hti, Icel. l[=e]ttr, Dan. let, Sw. l[ a]tt, Goth. leihts, and perh. to L. levis (cf. {Levity}), Gr …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light — Light, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lighted} (l[imac]t [e^]d) or {Lit} (l[i^]t); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lighting}.] [AS. l[=y]htan, l[=i]htan, to shine. [root]122. See {Light}, n.] 1. To set fire to; to cause to burn; to set burning; to ignite; to kindle; as,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light Up — (Japanese:美術館 bijutsukan ) is a binary determination logic puzzle published by Nikoli. As of 2006, two books consisting entirely of Light Up puzzles have been published by Nikoli.Rules Light Up is played on a rectangular grid of white and black… …   Wikipedia

  • Light — Light, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lighted} (l[imac]t [e^]d) or {Lit} (l[i^]t); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lighting}.] [AS. l[=i]htan to alight orig., to relieve (a horse) of the rider s burden, to make less heavy, fr. l[=i]ht light. See {Light} not heavy, and cf …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light — (l[imac]t), a. [AS. le[ o]ht. See {Light}, n.] [Compar. {Lighter} (l[imac]t [ e]r); superl. {Lightest}.] 1. Having light; not dark or obscure; bright; clear; as, the apartment is light. [1913 Webster] 2. White or whitish; not intense or very… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light — heißt der Ort Light (Arkansas), Ort in den Vereinigten Staaten Light ist der Familienname folgender Personen: John Light (* 1974), britischer Schauspieler Judith Light (* 1949), US amerikanische Schauspielerin William Light (1786–1839),… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Light It Up — is the title of:* Light It Up (1999 film), starring Usher * Light It Up (2005 album), by the band Strokeher * Light It Up (2006 song), by the group Shut Up Stella * Light It Up (2008 album), by the band Rev Theory ** Light It Up (2008 song), also …   Wikipedia

  • Light — Light, v. i. 1. To become ignited; to take fire; as, the match will not light. [1913 Webster] 2. To be illuminated; to receive light; to brighten; with up; as, the room light up very well. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Light — Light, v. t. [See {Light} not heavy, and cf. {Light} to alight, and {Lighten} to make less heavy.] To lighten; to ease of a burden; to take off. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] From his head the heavy burgonet did light. Spenser. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • light up — {v.} Suddenly to look pleased and happy. * /Martha s face lit up when she saw her old friend./ * /Tom will really light up when he sees his new bike!/ …   Dictionary of American idioms

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”