lit

Meanings

• adjective

  adjective: brightly illuminated; having a lot of light; exciting and impressive

  - "The room was lit up with candles."
  - "The party was really lit last night."
  - "The stage was lit for the performance."

• verb

  verb: set alight; ignite; make bright with light

  - "They lit the fireworks at midnight."
  - "Can you light this cigarette for me?"
  - "The sun lit up the sky with beautiful colors."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈlɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

extinguish , put out , quench , extinguish , put out , quench

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Synonyms

catch fire , conflagrate , ignite , conflagrate , ignite , kindle , illuminate , light up , set , alight , land , chance upon , come upon , find , happen upon , hit upon , lighted , luminous , stoned

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lit
bit , kit , sit , wit

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Variants

List of all variants of lit that leads to same result
light , lit , lits , lighted , lighting , lights , light into , lighting into , lights into , lit into , light out , lighted out , lighting out , lights out , lit out , Lit B , lit crit , Lit D

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'lined' or 'covered' in Old English, but the modern meaning of 'lit' as 'brightly illuminated' or 'exciting' developed in the late 19th century from the idea of being 'set alight' or 'ignited'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'lit' is often used as a synonym for 'lit up' or 'on' in the context of electronic devices, such as 'turn on the light' becoming 'lit the light' or 'the computer is lit'.

2. The term 'lit' was popularized in hip hop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s to describe a party or social event that was exciting and energetic.

3. The word 'lit' has also been used in the context of literature, particularly in the works of Mark Twain, who used the term to describe a well-lit room or a scene that was vividly described.

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Related Concepts

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1. illumination: The process of making an area or object brightly lit, especially using artificial light.

2. excited: Feeling or showing enthusiasm or eagerness.

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Culture

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In modern usage, 'lit' is often used to describe a situation or experience that is exciting, impressive, or enjoyable. It can be used to describe a well-lit environment or a person who is feeling energized and enthusiastic.

How to Memorize "lit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a brightly lit room or a fire being lit to remember the meaning of 'lit' as 'brightly illuminated' or 'ignited'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lit' with the idea of brightness or excitement to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lit Like A Light' to remember the meaning of 'lit' as 'brightly illuminated' or 'ignited'.

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