English Explanatory Dictionary

lite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.
  2. Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
  3. Lightweight
  4. Informal spelling of light.
  5. Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.
noun
  1. Archaic form of light (“window or aperture in a building”).
  2. A window pane
noun
  1. A little, bit.
adj
  1. few; little
verb
  1. To expect; wait.
  2. To rely.
noun
  1. The act of waiting; a wait.

Pronunciation

līt /laɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lite.wav

Word forms

lite lites liter litest liting lited

Etymology

Variation of light (in the sense of lacking weight, substance, etc.)

Derived words

Chadlite COM lite covenant-lite cov-lite marriage lite rogue-lite penlite tealite
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