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flightless

/ˈflaɪtləs/

Meanings
adjective
Unable to fly. Usually used with birds such as the penguin, ostrich, and emu.

Examples :

"The penguin is a flightless bird, adapted to swimming instead of flying. "
bird animal biology nature ability

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Illustration penguin

penguin noun

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/

Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

"The penguin waddled across the school playground, its black and white feathers glistening in the sun. "

Illustration instead

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

Illustration unable

unable adjective

/ʌnˈeɪbəl/

Not able; lacking a certain ability.

"Are you unable to mind your own business or something?"

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration ostrich

ostrich noun

/ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/

A large flightless bird (Struthio camelus) native to Africa.

"The children were amazed by the ostrich at the zoo because it was so tall. "

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birds noun

/bɜːdz/ /bɜɪdz/

A member of the class of animals Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, and laying eggs.

"Ducks and sparrows are birds."

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adapted verb

/əˈdæptɪd/

To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit

"She adapted her studying habits to the new curriculum. "

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flying verb

/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/

To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

"Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration swimming

swimming noun

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water.

"My favorite weekend activity is swimming. "

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such noun

/sʌt͡ʃ/

Something being indicated that is similar to something else.

"My sister's new job offers a similar salary; it's a good such for someone with her experience. "