Learn about the difference between the homophones: light and lite

Definitions

light

Light is a noun that refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, or an artificial source of illumination. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is not heavy.

Example

The light from the sun is essential for life on Earth.

Example

She turned on the light to see better.

lite

Lite is an informal spelling of 'light' that is often used in product names to indicate a low-calorie or low-fat version of a food or drink. It can also refer to a simplified or basic version of software or a product.

Example

I prefer the lite version of this soda.

Example

The app has a lite version that you can download for free.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between light and lite, think of the 'gh' in light as standing for 'heavy', which is the opposite of 'lite'. - Alternatively, you can associate light with brightness or illumination, while lite is associated with low-calorie or simplified versions of products.