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Fledge
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FLEJ
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Simple meaning
What does Fledge mean?
To grow feathers for flight.
Dictionary definition
To grow feathers strong enough for flight, or to raise a young bird until it can fly.
Example sentences
Fledge in a sentence
easy
The young bird began to fledge.
medium
The nestlings will fledge soon.
hard
Fledge describes a young bird reaching the stage where it can leave the nest.
Synonyms
Words like Fledge
Antonyms
Opposite words
remain helplessStay unable to manage alone.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fledge, depending on context.
Word family
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Practice 1
What does fledge mean?
Fledge means to grow feathers for flight.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fledge?
Develop is close in meaning to fledge in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fledge?
Remain Helpless contrasts with fledge.
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