flit
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /flɪt/
KK: /flɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To move quickly and lightly from one place to another.
Example
The butterflies flit from flower to flower in the garden.
Tense Forms
Past: flitted
Past Participle: flitted
Conversation
Did you see how the butterflies flit around the garden?
Yeah, it's mesmerizing to watch them move so gracefully.
I love how they flit from flower to flower so quickly.
It makes the whole place feel alive and vibrant.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dart
skitter
flitter
Antonyms
linger
remain
stay
noun
Definition
A quick, light movement, often like a flutter or dart.
Example
The butterfly made a flit from one flower to another.
Conversation
Did you see that bird flit by the window just now?
Yeah, it was so quick!
I love watching their little flit around the garden.
Root Explanation
Flit originates from Middle English 'flitten', meaning to fly or move quickly. It is related to the Old Norse 'flýta', meaning to hasten or hurry. The word describes a quick, light movement, often associated with flying or darting.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that 'flies' or 'moves quickly' — that's why flit means to move swiftly.
Visually Confused Words
flirt
flint
lit
fit
foliot
flirty
flinty
flight