What is another word for Alit?

Pronunciation: [ɐlˈɪt] (IPA)

Alit is a verb that means to descend and come to rest, particularly from the air or from a height. Some synonyms for alit include landed, descended, touched down, set down, and come down. Alit is often used in the context of birds or airplanes landing but can also refer to someone jumping off a high surface or a falling object resting on the ground. Other synonyms that can also be used include arrived, settled, perched, grounded, and dropped. Regardless of the term used, the word alit and its synonyms all describe something coming to rest after being airborne or elevated.

What are the hypernyms for Alit?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Alit

Ramiro entered, his men behind him, his face Alit with eagerness.
"The Shame of Motley"
Raphael Sabatini
Before reaching the surface, however, his white tail and wings were seen to spread suddenly, checking his downward course; and then, with a scream of disappointment, he flew off in a horizontal direction, and Alit upon the same tree from which he had taken his departure.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
They were still high up, but all of a sudden they darted down together and Alit on a tall tree that stood nearly alone.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

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