Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alit

verb
/əˈlɪt/
Definition
To have flown or taken flight.
Examples
  • After soaring through the sky, the bird alit gracefully on the branch.
  • She watched as the dragonfly alit on the surface of the pond.
  • The butterfly alit on the flower to gather nectar.
Meaning
Alit refers to the action of coming down or settling after flying.
Synonyms
  • landed
  • settled
  • descended