Basic Details
Word: Flight
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act of moving through the air, especially in a plane or when a bird flies.
Synonyms: Flightpath, journey, soaring
Antonyms: Landing, descent
Idioms and Phrases
- Flight of fancy: An idea that is impractical or based on imagination rather than reality. Example: "His plan to build a castle in the clouds is just a flight of fancy."
- Take flight: To start to fly or to become successful. Example: "Once she shared her idea, it took flight and inspired everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The eagle spread its wings and took to the sky in a beautiful flight.
Example 2: We booked a flight to Paris for our summer holiday.
Example 3: The flight path of the jet was clearly visible against the blue sky.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some birds can fly at high altitudes, such as the bar-headed goose, which can soar over the Himalayas at heights of 26,000 feet?
Famous Quote
"The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul." - Walter Raleigh
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "flight" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) The act of moving through the air
c) A kind of plant
d) A musical note
Answer: b) The act of moving through the air
2. Which of these is a synonym of "flight"?
a) Soaring
b) Swimming
c) Running
d) Hopping
Answer: a) Soaring
3. Which sentence uses "flight" correctly?
a) The flight landed safely after a long journey.
b) The flight ran quickly through the park.
c) The cat is on a flight.
d) The flight liked to play football.
Answer: a) The flight landed safely after a long journey.
4. Which idiom means to start to fly or to become successful?
a) Flight of fancy
b) Take flight
c) Run like the wind
d) Jump the gun
Answer: b) Take flight
5. What is the opposite of "flight"?
a) Arrival
b) Landing
c) Journey
d) Adventure
Answer: b) Landing
