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English noun: flit

1. flit (act) a sudden quick movement


Synonymsdart


Broader (hypernym)motility, motion, move, movement

2. flit (act) a secret move (to avoid paying debts)


SamplesThey did a moonlight flit.


Broader (hypernym)move, relocation


Domain regionBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland


English verb: flit

1. flit (motion) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart


SamplesThe hummingbird flitted among the branches.


Synonymsdart, fleet, flutter


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Something is ----ing PP.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip


Narrower (hyponym)butterfly









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