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sabrinak
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 Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject: light up or lighten (up)? |
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Could you help me please?
I can't figure out the usage of these two because what the dictionary says is unclear to me.
This special pen lights up / lightens (up) your paper in the dark.
Which one is correct here? or Both?
How are they used?
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Mister Micawber
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Lights up (= produces light). 'Lightens up' means 'makes lighter' or, in slang, 'stops being serious'.
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