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flight
Noun
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Flight is the act of flying: moving through the air using wings.
Birds have had flight for millions of years.
The flight of the bird was beautiful.
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A flight is one trip on an airplane.
The flight to Boston leaves soon.
This flight is going to New York.
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Flight is the act of running away and hiding.
The flight of the man just after the crime made the police think he was guilty.
idle
Adjective
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If someone is idle, they are not active or working.
The idle workers are going to be replaced by more ambitious employees.
idle
Verb
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If a car is idle, it is on but is not moving.
Jack left his car idling while went inside the store to get bread.
In the winter, I let my car idle for a few minutes before driving so the engine can warm up a bit.