query | A f_____ of birds is a group of them flying together.A flight of birds is a group of them flying together. A flight of green parrots shot out of the cedar forest. |
---|---|
word | flight |
full-definition | noun A flight is a journey made by flying, usually in an aeroplane . The flight will take four hours. You can refer to an aeroplane carrying passengers on a particular journey as a particular flight . I'll try to get on the flight down to Karachi tonight. BA flight 286 was two hours late. Flight is the action of flying, or the ability to fly. These hawks are magnificent in flight, soaring and circling for long periods. Supersonic flight could become a routine form of travel in the 21st century. A flight of birds is a group of them flying together. A flight of green parrots shot out of the cedar forest. Flight is the act of running away from a dangerous or unpleasant situation or place. Frank was in full flight when he reached them. The family was often in flight, hiding out in friends' houses. ...her hurried flight from the palace in a cart. A flight of steps or stairs is a set of steps or stairs that lead from one level to another without changing direction. We walked in silence up a flight of stairs and down a long corridor. |
inflections | flights |
cefr-level | A1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a1
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Float floating floated small object moves attached fishing
Previous card: Float floating floated small start things change amount
Up to card list: Oxford 5000 Word List ft. Collins (English)