Lite vs. Light

Well, are you still in for another, exciting adventure? I'm gonna to lecture you about all the slight differences and similarities between these two.

"Lite" vs. "Light" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to brightness. However, 'light' is the standard version used in formal writing, while, 'lite' is a common informal spelling.

Differences

'Light' is the standard version, whereas, 'lite' is the informal spelling that is mostly used in everyday speech. Look at the examples below:

There's too much light in here.

If you stare at the blue lite for too long, you will go blind.

Similarities

Both refer to brightness. Check out the following examples:

I'm not really interested in candle light dinners.

I saw a gleam of lite down in the tunnel.

Are They Interchangeable?

We can use them interchangeably but not in formal writing. Compare:

✓ I saw a flash of light in her eyes.

✓ I saw a flash of lite in her eyes.

Comments

Loading recaptcha
  • linkedin
  • linkedin
  • facebook
  • facebook
  • email

You might also like

Moslem vs. Muslim

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
In this lesson, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two words. Well, do you think they are related?

Loan vs. Lend

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
In this lesson, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these verbs. Are you ready? Well, wanna join me?

Steel vs. Steal

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
Ladies and gentlemen, this time, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two. Well, wanna begin your journey?

Sole vs. Soul

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
In this lesson, we're gonna discuss the differences and similarities between these two. Well, ready to join me on another learning adventure?

Moral vs. Morale

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
This time, we shall dive into the slight differences between 'moral' and 'morale'. Well, sounds interesting to me. What do you think?

Rime vs. Rhyme

bookmark
In order to add to your bookmarks you must sign in
In this lesson, we will talk about the differences and similarities between these two words. If you're still interested in learning more, join me.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek App