PLIGHT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a solemn pledge of fidelity
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) plight is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • finds himself in a most awkward predicament
    • the woeful plight of homeless people
    Hypernyms(s) plight is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)

PLIGHT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • promise solemnly and formally
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I pledge that will honor my wife
    Hypernyms(s) plight is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • give to in marriage
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) plight is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)