lite

word

Definition

'Lite' is an informal spelling of 'light' used to describe products with less fat, sugar, alcohol, or calories, or simplified or basic versions of things.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal and used in marketing, packaging, and tech. Common with foods, drinks ("lite beer"), apps ("Instagram Lite"). Don't use for physical brightness. "Lite" often signals fewer features or calories.

Example Sentences

This soda is lite because it has less sugar.

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He prefers the lite version of the app to save space.

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Try the lite menu for a healthier choice.

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I'm cutting calories, so I switched to lite beer.

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This game has a lite mode for slower devices.

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The lite package only includes the basic features.

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