LITE
/laɪt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of LITE
Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.
"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
A source of illumination.
"Put that light out!"
Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.
"Can you throw any light on this problem?"
Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.
"The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.
"She had light skin."
(of coffee) Served with extra milk or cream.
"I like my coffee light."
A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
See lights.
Synonyms of LITE
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Antonyms of LITE
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Examples of LITE in a Sentence
- "As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."
- "Put that light out!"
- "Can you throw any light on this problem?"
- "The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."
Word Details
Is LITE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LITE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LITE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LITE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LITE
16 words from the letters in LITE
4-letter words
3-letter words
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How to Use LITE in Word Games
LITE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LITE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LITE to find 16 additional valid words.