flight Synonyms
Another word for flight
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of moving through the air, especially using wings.
"We spent hours watching the graceful flying of the eagles above the canyon."
• noun (Context 2)
A scheduled journey made by an aircraft or spacecraft.
"Our hop to London was delayed by three hours due to heavy snow."
• noun (Context 3)
The act of fleeing or running away from danger, an enemy, or a difficult situation.
"The rebel army was forced into a hasty escape after the enemy breached their defenses."
• verb (Context 4)
To hit, kick, or throw a ball so that it travels in a specific, usually curved or floating, trajectory through the air (especially in sports).
"The midfielder beautifully flighted the ball over the defenders and straight to the striker's feet."
• verb (Context 5)
To attach feathers to an arrow or dart in order to stabilize it during its passage through the air.
"He spent the evening meticulously flighting a new set of hunting arrows."
Opposites of flight
The opposite of flight shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: