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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

LIGHT Vs. BRIGHT

I had a problem with a textbook I'm using for teaching that quotes: "The flat has very big windows, so during the day it's very light." I was explained by my British colleagues that in England it's ok to use LIGHT as an adjective meaning bright , were as a Canadian colleague said that in North America in general they would use "well lit" or bright. Does someone has an idea on this? Thanks
  

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In the US I sometimes hear it expressed that a room or apartment is very light , referring to natural , ambient light. To say that a room or apartment is "well lit" refers (in my experience) only to artificial light. We might say, "My!

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  • In the US I sometimes hear it expressed that a room or apartment is very light , referring to natural , ambient light.
  • To say that a room or apartment is "well lit" refers (in my experience) only to artificial light.
  • We might say, "My!
  • " I find it unnatural to use the adjective.
  • We'd probably say, ".
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In the US I sometimes hear it expressed that a room or apartment is very light, referring to natural, ambient light.
To say that a room or apartment is "well lit" refers (in my experience) only to artificial light.
We might say, "My! Your house has lots of bright/nice sunlight!"
Anonymous"The flat has very big windows, so during the day it's very light
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