flight
|flight|
/flaɪt/
movement through air
Etymology
'flight' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'flyht,' where 'flyht' meant 'the act of flying.'
'flyht' changed from Old English word 'flyht' and eventually became the modern English word 'flight'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of flying,' but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'a journey through the air' and 'a series of steps.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of flying; a journey made through the air.
The flight from New York to London takes about seven hours.
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Noun 2
a series of steps between floors or levels.
She climbed the flight of stairs to reach her apartment.
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Noun 3
a group of birds or aircraft flying together.
A flight of geese flew over the lake.
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