flight
Translation
flight, escape, a flight of stairs
Examples
Our flight leaves at 10 AM.
Our flight leaves at 10 AM.
The bird is in flight.
The bird is in flight.
He took flight when he saw the police.
He took flight when he saw the police.
Grammar Patterns
a flight ((to a place)) a journey by air Our flight to Paris was delayed.
to take flight to escape suddenly The birds took flight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journey, trip (for a plane trip); escape, getaway (for fleeing)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to fly'.
Memory Tips
Think of the act of 'flying' (flight). This connects to both a plane journey and escaping.