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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Lighted / lighted up
Can I say,
They lighted / lighted up oil lamps on the Deepavali.
They lighted up oil lamps during the Deepavali.
They lighted / lighted up oil lamps on the Deepavali.
They lighted up oil lamps during the Deepavali.
Top answer
They lit oil lamps during Deepavali.
- They lit oil lamps during Deepavali.
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Thanks, but is there incorrect to say:
They lit up oil lamps on (the) Deepavali.
They lit up oil lamps on (the) Deepavali.
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When you apply fire to something so it burns, you light it.
Light up is used differently:
When he heard the good news, his face lit up. (light up = to glow with happiness)
You are too serious! Lighten up! (stop being so boring and heavy).
These higher wattage bulbs really light up the room. (to make something bright)
It is n
Light up is used differently:
When he heard the good news, his face lit up. (light up = to glow with happiness)
You are too serious! Lighten up! (stop being so boring and heavy).
These higher wattage bulbs really light up the room. (to make something bright)
It is n
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