{"id":7621,"date":"2022-08-09T22:04:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T20:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/?p=7621"},"modified":"2022-08-09T22:04:18","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T20:04:18","slug":"light-vs-lite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/","title":{"rendered":"Light vs. Lite: What\u2019s The Difference Between Light and Lite?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lite and light may have similar pronunciations and meanings, but they are completely different words. Their usage is the primary distinction between them. For example, light is often used to explain something easy to carry or see, whereas lite can refer to a low-calorie version of a food or drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6603f6e56c7e1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6603f6e56c7e1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#main-differences\" title=\"Main Differences\">Main Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#what-is-lite\" title=\"What is Lite?\">What is Lite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#what-does-light-mean\" title=\"What Does Light Mean?\">What Does Light Mean?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#noun-examples-of-light\" title=\"Noun Examples of Light\">Noun Examples of Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#verb-examples-of-light\" title=\"Verb Examples of Light\">Verb Examples of Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#examples-of-light-as-an-adjective\" title=\"Examples of Light as an Adjective\">Examples of Light as an Adjective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#5-key-differences-between-light-and-lite\" title=\"5 Key Differences Between Light And Lite\">5 Key Differences Between Light And Lite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/light-vs-lite\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"main-differences\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"main-differences\"><\/span>Main Differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lite can be used informally when describing a simpler version of something or someone. For example, you might see phrases such as lite film noir, a lite version, and lite news. In other words, something that is lite is easier or less intense than the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informal contexts aside, the spelling \u201clite\u201d in formal settings is ill-advised. This alternate spelling is also not accepted in other senses of the word light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-lite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-lite\"><\/span>What is Lite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What is Lite? The word \u201cLite\u201d is a type of adjective, also it could be used as a commercial term in advertising or promotion of different products.\" class=\"wp-image-7627\" width=\"410\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-767x960.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-100x125.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-280x350.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-788x985.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lite-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cLite\u201d is a type of adjective, also it could be used as a commercial term in advertising or promotion of different products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LITE  meaning in English | Whats the Meaning of LITE | Translation, Definition, Synonyms and use\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-blJ55vP9hY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>LITE meaning in English | Whats the Meaning of LITE | Translation, Definition, Synonyms and use<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-light-mean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-does-light-mean\"><\/span>What Does Light Mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"What Does Light Mean? \u201cLight\u201d can be used as an adjective, noun, verb, or adverb, and each form has its own unique meaning. As a result, choosing the right form of the word when communicating is important.\" class=\"wp-image-7629\" width=\"410\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-Description-and-Meaning-light-vs-lite-English-US-100x133.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLight\u201d can be used as an adjective, noun, verb, or adverb, and each form has its own unique meaning. As a result, choosing the right form of the word when communicating is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"the MANY meanings of the word LIGHT\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UQFsMk3lcLA?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>the MANY meanings of the word LIGHT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"noun-examples-of-light\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"noun-examples-of-light\"><\/span>Noun Examples of Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The natural light stimulates sight and makes things visible.<\/li><li>Light is used to illuminate an area.<\/li><li>A ray or beam of light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"verb-examples-of-light\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"verb-examples-of-light\"><\/span>Verb Examples of Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I\u2019m going to light the candles so we can have a romantic dinner.<\/li><li>The fireworks light up the sky.<\/li><li>He attempted to light a fire, but it wouldn\u2019t catch.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-light-as-an-adjective\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"examples-of-light-as-an-adjective\"><\/span>Examples of Light as an Adjective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>I need a light jacket because it\u2019s a little cold outside.<\/li><li>This room is too dark, can you turn on the light?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-key-differences-between-light-and-lite\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-key-differences-between-light-and-lite\"><\/span>5 Key Differences Between Light And Lite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Light<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Lite<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Meanings<\/strong><\/td><td>Different meanings<\/td><td>Lite is mainly used for products, beverages and food that contains low numbers of something, e.g. calories etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Usage<\/strong><\/td><td>As a noun, verb, adjective, and as an adverb<\/td><td>As an adjective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Context<\/strong><\/td><td>Is used in a general context<\/td><td>Mostly used in relation to different products<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Formality<\/strong><\/td><td>Used often in formal writing<\/td><td>Never used in formal writing except for brand names<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><td>Please turn on the light!<\/td><td>Lite Coke&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-670x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Learn about the differences between light and lite. What makes these words seemingly interchangeable but actually very different? Read more here.\" class=\"wp-image-7636\" width=\"503\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-670x1024.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-98x150.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-768x1174.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-100x153.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-229x350.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US-788x1204.jpg 788w, https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/light-vs-lite-Comparison-Chart-English-US.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 503px) 100vw, 503px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lite is used solely as a type of adjective. Conversely, light can be utilized as a noun, adjective, and verb. As an adjective, both words can mean something that is not heavy. For example, you could say, \u201cthis bag is light\u201d or \u201cthis bag is lite.\u201d Ultimately, they both mean the same thing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the differences between light and lite. What makes these words seemingly interchangeable but actually very different? 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