flight
word
/ˈfɫaɪt/
flyt
/flˈaɪt/
flyt
Definition
A flight is a trip through the air, especially on an airplane. It can also mean the act of flying or a quick escape from danger.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'flight' means an airplane trip: 'book a flight', 'catch a flight', 'direct flight'. It is also used in more formal or literary contexts for birds/insects ('the flight of birds') and for escape ('in flight from the police'). Don't confuse it with 'fly', which is usually the verb.
Spanish: vuelo - huidaPortuguese (BR): voo - fugaPortuguese (PT): voo - fugaChinese (Simplified): 航班 - 飞行 - 逃跑Chinese (Traditional): 航班 - 飛行 - 逃跑Hindi: उड़ान - हवाई यात्रा - पलायनArabic: رحلة جوية - طيران - فرارBengali: ফ্লাইট - উড়ান - পালানোRussian: рейс - полёт - бегствоJapanese: フライト - 飛行 - 逃走Vietnamese: chuyến bay - sự bay - sự chạy trốnKorean: 비행 - 항공편 - 도주Turkish: uçuş - kaçışUrdu: پرواز - فرارIndonesian: penerbangan - pelarian
Example Sentences
Our flight leaves at 7 a.m.
basic
The bird took flight when we got close.
basic
The family was forced into flight during the storm.
basic
I booked a cheap flight, but the baggage fees were ridiculous.
natural
If we leave now, we should still catch our flight.
natural
The suspect is still in flight, according to the police.
natural