lite
/laɪt/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
- A source of illumination.
- Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
- (in the plural) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.
- A notable person within a specific field or discipline.
- 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.
- Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
- Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
- (of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
- A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
- See lights.
- Having little or relatively little actual weight; not cumbrous or unwieldy.
- Having little weight as compared with bulk; of little density or specific gravity.
- Of short or insufficient weight; weighing less than the legal, standard or proper amount; clipped or diminished.
- Lacking that which burdens or makes heavy.
- Not heavy or soggy; spongy; well raised.
- Gentle; having little force or momentum.
- Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
- Lightweight
- (usually used postpositively) Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.
- A little, bit.
- Few; little
- The act of waiting; a wait.
- To expect; wait.
- To rely.
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