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View usage for: (plaɪt) Word forms: plural plightscountable noun [usually singular]If you refer to someone's plight, you mean that they are in a difficult or distressing situation that is full of problems. ...the worsening plight of Third World countries plagued by debts. [+ of] Synonyms: difficulty, condition, state, situation More Synonyms of plight More Synonyms of plight plight in British English 1 (plaɪt) nouna condition of extreme hardship, danger, etc Word origin C14 plit, from Old French pleit fold, plait; probably influenced by Old English pliht peril, plight2plight in British English 2 (plaɪt) verb (transitive)1. to give or pledge (one's word) he plighted his word to attempt it 2. to promise formally or pledge (allegiance, support, etc) to plight aid 3. plight one's troth noun4. archaic or dialect a solemn promise, esp of engagement; pledge Derived forms plighter (ˈplighter) noun Word origin Old English pliht peril; related to Old High German, German Pflicht duty plight in American English 1 (plaɪt) noun a condition or state of affairs; esp., now, an awkward, sad, or dangerous situation SIMILAR WORDS: preˈdicament Word origin ME plit, state, condition < Anglo-Fr for OFr pleit, a fold, way of folding, condition (see plait): sense infl. by ME plight < OE pliht: see plight 2plight in American English 2 (plaɪt) verb transitive1. to pledge or promise, or bind by a pledge Idioms: plight one's troth Word origin ME plihten < OE plihtan, to pledge, expose to danger < pliht, a pledge, danger, akin to pleon, to risk, Ger pflicht, duty Examples of 'plight' in a sentenceplight British English: plight NOUN If you refer to someone's plight, you mean that they are in a difficult or distressing situation that is full of problems. The nation saw the plight of the farmers, whose crops had died. - American English: plight
- Brazilian Portuguese: situação difícil
- Chinese: 困境
- European Spanish: situación difícil
- French: situation critique
- German: Not
- Italian: situazione critica
- Japanese: 苦境
- Korean: 곤경
- European Portuguese: situação difícil
- Latin American Spanish: dificultades
Chinese translation of 'plight' n (s) - [of person, country]
困境 (kùnjìng)
Definition a dangerous or difficult situation the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts (old-fashioned) He got down on bended knee and plighted his troth. Additional synonymsDefinition a particular state of being The government has to encourage people to better their condition. Synonyms situation, state, position, status, circumstances, plight, status quo, case, predicamentDefinition to make a formal agreement with (a person or company) to do or deliver (something) He has contracted to lease part of the collection to a museum in Japan. Synonyms agree, arrange, negotiate, engage, pledge, bargain, undertake, come to terms, shake hands, covenant, make a deal, commit yourself, enter into an agreement Definition to agree by a legal covenant In the deed of separation, she covenanted that she would not revoke her will. Synonyms promise, agree, contract, pledge, bargain, undertake, engageAdditional synonymsDefinition a situation offering a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives The issue raises a moral dilemma. Synonyms predicament, problem, difficulty, spot (informal), fix (informal), mess, puzzle, jam (informal), embarrassment, plight, strait, pickle (informal), how-do-you-do (informal), quandary, perplexity, tight corner or spot Definition to promise to do something Synonyms promise, agree, contract, commit, guarantee, bind, pledge, undertake, vow, oblige, covenant, vouch, obligate, betroth (archaic), affiance Definition an extreme condition, such as misfortune Even in extremity, she never lost her sense of humour. Synonyms crisis, trouble, emergency, disaster, setback, pinch, plight, hardship, adversity, dire straits, exigency, extreme suffering Definition to promise or make certain We guarantee to refund your money if you are not delighted with your purchase. Synonyms promise, pledge, undertake, swearMy chief perplexity was how to interpret the words. Synonyms difficulty, dilemma, snarl, fix (informal), uphill (South Africa), how-do-you-do (informal), can of worms (informal), knotty problem Definition to promise solemnly I pledge that by next year we will have the problem solved. Synonyms promise, vow, vouch, swear, contract, engage, undertake, give your word, give your word of honour, give your oath Definition an embarrassing or difficult situation The decision will leave her in a predicament. Synonyms fix (informal), state, situation, spot (informal), corner, hole (slang), emergency, mess, jam (informal), dilemma, pinch, plight, scrape (informal), hot water (informal), pickle (informal), how-do-you-do (informal), quandary, tight spot Definition state of affairs We are in a difficult financial situation. Synonyms position, state, case, condition, circumstances, equation, plight, status quo, state of affairs, ball game (informal), kettle of fish (informal) Definition the condition or circumstances of a person or thing You shouldn't be lifting heavy things in your state. Synonyms circumstances, situation, position, case, pass, mode, plight, predicamentDefinition to give evidence on oath in a law court Alan swore that he would do everything in his power to help us. Synonyms vow, promise, take an oath, warrant, testify, depose, attest, avow, give your word, state under oath, pledge yourself Additional synonymsa charity that helps women in trouble with the law Synonyms difficulty, hot water (informal), predicament, deep water (informal), spot (informal), danger, mess, dilemma, scrape (informal), pickle (informal), dire straits, tight spot Definition to promise or decide solemnly She vowed that some day she would return to live in France. Synonyms promise, pledge, swear, commit, engage, affirm, avow, bind yourself, undertake solemnly, devote, dedicate |