lite

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable, postpositional, usually) Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.
2. (not-comparable) Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
3. (not-comparable) Lightweight
4. (alt-of, informal, not-comparable) Informal spelling of light.
5. (not-comparable, postpositional, usually) Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.

Noun

1. (alt-of, archaic) Archaic form of light (“window or aperture in a building”).
2. A window pane

Noun

A little, bit.

Verb

1. (British, dialectal) To expect; wait.
2. (British, dialectal) To rely.

Noun

The act of waiting; a wait.

Synonyms

light

calorie-free

low-cal

floaty

lightsome

diet

low-fat

pale

light-duty

lightweight

ethereal

fat-free

Translations

light

léger

allégé

light

licht

leichtgewichtig

yükte hafif

lumière

poids léger

la crema

luchtig

lichtgewicht

Pronounced as (IPA)

/laɪt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lit

Inherited from Old English: lȳt

Inherited from Middle English: liten

Cognate with Icelandic: hlíta

Cognate with Swedish: lita

Cognate with Danish: lide

In summary

Variation of light (in the sense of lacking weight, substance, etc.)