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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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The room was lit up

The room was lit up by the dazzling sun.

Hi,
Is up in the above optional? If not, what does it mean? Thanks.
  

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"The room was lit by X". X was providing some light for the room. "The room was lit up by X".

  • "The room was lit by X".
  • X was providing some light for the room.
  • "The room was lit up by X".
  • X was filling the whole room with bright light which is not normally there.
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"The room was lit by X".

X was providing some light for the room.

"The room was lit up by X".

X was filling the whole room with bright light which is not normally there.

"Her face lit up with excitement."

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