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Bookmark or Share- ‘Lit’ or ‘Lighted’? - Quick and Dirty TipsLighted is what we call a regular verb because you make it past tense by adding -ed to the end. Lit is what we call an irregular verb because you change the spelling to make it past tense; you don’t just add -ed. In the past, English had a lot more irregular verbs, but over time, many changed form and became regular, making English simpler.
- Lighted vs. Lit: What’s the Difference? - Two Minute English‘Lighted’ vs. ‘Lit’: Usage in American and British English. While both ‘lighted’ and ‘lit’ are acceptable forms of the past tense and past participle of ‘to light’, differences in usage become apparent when comparing American English to British English.
- Lighted vs. Lit: What’s the Difference? - Writing ExplainedLighted and lit are both past tense forms of this verb, but, in some cases, there is a preference for one form over another. If you aren’t sure whether to choose lighted or lit in your writing, this article will clear up that conundrum for you.
- How to Use Lighted vs. lit Correctly - GRAMMARISTLighted, where it does appear, is usually an adjective (e.g., a lighted grill), while lit is more often a verb (e.g., she lit the grill). Neither form is inherently more American or more British. Both forms are hundreds of years old, and each has had periods of prevalence throughout its history.
- Lighted vs. Lit: What’s the Difference?Both "lighted" and "lit" are grammatically correct and interchangeable in most contexts. However, some idiomatic expressions tend to favor one over the other. In literature, "lit" is frequently used for its rhythmic quality and brevity. "Lighted," on the other hand, might be used for emphasis or stylistic reasons.
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