Difference between "Light candles" and "Lit candles"

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TheShadow

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Hi,

Is there any difference?


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Grumpy

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It all depends [as ever] on the context.
Assuming you are referring to candles which have been lit [ie "lit candles"], then the other correct term would be "lighted candles"; not "light candles".
 
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