plight meaning

UK /plaɪt/ US /plaɪt/ 1 syllable

plight (noun): a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one.

plight has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

plight as a noun

  1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    • finds himself in a most awkward predicament
    • the woeful plight of homeless people

    Synonyms: predicament, quandary

    Type of: difficulty

    Kinds: care, corner, hot water

  2. a solemn pledge of fidelity

    Synonyms: troth

    Type of: assurance

plight as a verb

  1. give to in marriage

    Synonyms: betroth, engage, affiance

    Type of: vow

  2. promise solemnly and formally
    • I pledge that I will honor my wife

    Synonyms: pledge

    Type of: promise

    Kinds: vow, guarantee, covenant

How to pronounce plight

plight is pronounced /plaɪt/ in British English and /plaɪt/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with plight

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PL · words ending in HT · 6-letter words

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