Word of the day: Plight (noun)
Possible Meanings:
- A difficult, hopeless, or unfortunate situation. (Most common meaning)
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Example Sentences:
- The refugees were in a desperate plight, having fled their war-torn country with nothing. (Explanation: Plight describes the difficult and unfortunate situation of the refugees.)
- The injured animal’s plight was heartbreaking, and rescuers raced to help. (Explanation: Here, plight describes the animal’s sad and difficult situation.)
Conversation Example:
Person 1: “Have you read about the plight of the endangered pandas?”
Person 2: “Yes, it’s a real concern. We need to do more to protect them.”
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Additional Notes:
- “Plight” can also be used as a verb (less common), meaning “to pledge or promise” (archaic). However, the noun form is the most widely used meaning.
- The word emphasizes the seriousness and urgency of the difficult situation.