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How to pronounce “plight”
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Pronunciation guide for plight
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of plight with real speech in context.
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- Highlights: Viola Davis
that our plight is your plight
- Definition summary
- A dire or unfortunate situation. [from 14th c.]
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce plight
Highlights: Viola Davis

that our plight is your plight
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “plight”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A dire or unfortunate situation. [from 14th c.]
- (now rare) A (neutral) condition or state. [from 14th c.]
- (obsolete) Good health. [14th–19th c.]
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