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Lightly vs Lite - What's the difference?

lightly | lite |

As an adverb lightly

is in a light manner.

As a verb lite is

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lightly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a light manner.
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  • *:Elbows almost touching they leaned at ease, idly reading the almost obliterated lines engraved there. ¶ ("I never) understood it," she observed, lightly scornful. "What occult meaning has a sun-dial for the spooney? I'm sure I don't want to read riddles in a strange gentleman's optics."

    • Derived terms

    * take lightly

    lite

    English

    (wikipedia lite)

    Etymology 1

    Variation of

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.:
    • His lite''' dinner consisted of crackers, some broccoli and a salad with ' lite ranch dressing.
  • Lightweight
    • ''My favorite color is lite blue!
  • (usually, used postpositively) Lacking substance or seriousness.
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    • Derived terms
    * marriage lite

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) lit,

    Noun

    (-)
  • (British, dialect) A little, bit.

    • Adjective

    (er)
  • (British, dialect) few; little

    • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (lit)
  • (British, dialect) To expect; wait.
  • (British, dialect) To rely.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (British, dialect) The act of waiting; a wait.

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