English dictionary

plight

/pl/aI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

noun.state

Examples
The woeful plight of homeless people.

Synonyms predicament quandary

Source: WordNet 3.0
a solemn pledge of fidelity

noun.communication

Synonyms troth

Source: WordNet 3.0
A network; a plait; a fold; rarely a garment.

noun

Source: webster1913
That which is exposed to risk; that which is plighted or pledged; security; a gage; a pledge.

noun

Source: webster1913

give to in marriage

verb.communication

Synonyms affiance betroth engage

Source: WordNet 3.0
promise solemnly and formally

verb.communication

Synonyms pledge

Source: WordNet 3.0
To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

verb

Source: webster1913
To pledge; to give as a pledge for the performance of some act; as, to <i>plight</i> faith, honor, word; -- never applied to property or goods.

verb

Source: webster1913