B2
enlighten vs lighten
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| enlightenverb/enˈlaɪ.tən/ | Meaning to give someone knowledge or information so that they understand something better | Goes with — | Example Could you enlighten me about how the new payment system works? |
| lightenverb/ˈlaɪ.tən/ | Meaning to make something less heavy, serious or dark, or to become less so | Goes with lighten the mood | Example A funny story helped lighten the mood at the meeting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He told a joke to the mood.