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Fledgling
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flejling
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Simple meaning
What does Fledgling mean?
A young bird or beginner.
Dictionary definition
A young bird that has grown feathers and is learning to fly; also a beginner.
Example sentences
Fledgling in a sentence
easy
A fledgling hopped near the nest.
medium
The fledgling company was still learning.
hard
Fledgling can describe a young bird or anything new and still developing.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
expertSomeone with great skill or knowledge.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fledgling, depending on context.
Word family
Fledgling word family
Base word
fledgling
noun
fledglings
More than one fledgling.
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Practice 1
What does fledgling mean?
Fledgling means a young bird or beginner.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fledgling?
Beginner is close in meaning to fledgling in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fledgling?
Expert contrasts with fledgling.
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