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pampellfw
 Post subject: Whatever happened to "lit"
PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2002 9:51 am 
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Whatever happened to the word "lit"? As in past tense of "to light"? When did that change to "lighted"? And why did it do that?
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 Post subject: Re: Whatever happened to "lit"
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 12:08 am 
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica ,sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pampellfw:
Whatever happened to the word "lit"? As in past tense of "to light"? When did that change to "lighted"? And why did it do that?<hr></blockquote><p>"Lit" is still around; it just isn't the preferred usage anymore. This must be a recent change; I hadn't noticed it before you said something. Oh, well, consider it another example of the English language's much-discussed "evolution."
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Sanvean
 Post subject: Re: Whatever happened to "lit"
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 11:48 am 
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This term still survives in marijuana usage. ("Unbeknownst to me, my fiance's brothers lit up at our housewarming party.")
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 4:54 pm 
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"Lit" is not AP style. That doesn't mean it's no longer part of the language. It's used all the time.
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 Post subject: Re: Whatever happened to "lit"
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2002 5:16 pm 
Never forget that AP style and reality are occasionally two polarized opposites.
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SusanV
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica ,sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Jim Thomsen:
Never forget that AP style and reality are occasionally two polarized opposites.<hr></blockquote><p>
Sometimes I think *all* stylebooks and reality are polarized opposites! ;) <p>It's odd how these things change over time for no apparent (let alone good!) reason. Lit, dove, proven come to mind as examples of those that I was taught many moons ago but are no longer considered preferred usage. I hate NW. But that's another topic.
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SusanV
 Post subject: Re: Whatever happened to "lit"
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica ,sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Sanvean:
This term still survives in marijuana usage. ("Unbeknownst to me, my fiance's brothers lit up at our housewarming party.")<hr></blockquote><p>Also in "lit out of there," as in a hurry.
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 Post subject: Re: Whatever happened to "lit"
PostPosted: Fri Aug 30, 2002 4:03 pm 
Don't forget: "I accidentally lit my English Lit textbook on fire when I lit up."
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pzicari
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica ,sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pampellfw:
Whatever happened to the word "lit"? As in past tense of "to light"? When did that change to "lighted"? And why did it do that?<hr></blockquote><p>AP Stylebook sez use "lighted," or at least my version sez so. Still, common sense says it has to be "moonlit" ...
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