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1lit

\ˈlit\

Definition of LIT

past and past participle of light
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2lit

noun

Definition of LIT

:  literature
— lit adjective
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Origin of LIT

by shortening
First Known Use: 1850

Rhymes with LIT

bit, bitt, brit, Brit, chit, dit, fit, flit, frit, git, grit, hit, it, kit, knit, mitt, nit, pit, quit, sit, skit, slit, snit, spit, split, Split, sprit, teat, tit, twit, whit, wit, writ, zit

3lit

adjective

Definition of LIT

:  affected by alcohol :  drunk

Origin of LIT

past participle of 3light
First Known Use: 1904

4lit

abbreviation

Definition of LIT

1
liter
2
literal; literally
LIT Defined for Kids

lit

Definition of LIT for Kids

past and past participle of light

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17 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lit
  2. light
  3. Lit B
  4. lit clos
  5. lit crit
  6. Lit D
  7. lit de repos
  8. lit-par-lit
  9. lit up
  10. lit hum
  11. earth-lit
  12. wagon-lit
  13. floodlight
  14. light out
  15. spotlight
  16. Litt B
  17. Litt D
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