lite

adjective

Definition of litenext
as in light

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Recent Examples of lite Add to that up to 21 days of battery in lite mode or around 12 days of typical use. — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Consider that in the United States, a liberal is someone who stands on the political left, probably voted for Joe Biden, and may subscribe to some lite socialism (another Humpty Dumpty term, but one at a time). — Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025 The catch is that SpaceX is only offering the lite plan in about 15 US states, including Iowa, Maine, North Dakota, Minnesota, and New Mexico, where the company appears to have additional capacity for the Starlink network. — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025 Throughout Saya, Gray constructs a world of sonic surrealism — seamlessly melding swirling harp, taut acoustic guitars, and warm piano tones with glitchy beats and lite-industrial bass lines. — Gabrielle MacAfee, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lite
  1. light
  2. plain
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  • The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Accessibility Offering dedicated rooms for those with limited mobility, elevator access to all floors, and specialized light indicators on room numbers and in-room telephones, the property prides itself on being accessibility-friendly.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
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  • For instance, a plain English muffin typically contains about 120 to 150 calories, while a standard plain bagel often has 250 to 350 calories.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The fiber slows digestion, which can blunt the blood sugar spike that plain lemonade would normally cause.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Lite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lite. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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