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单词 fledgling
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fledgling

noun

fledg·​ling ˈflej-liŋ How to pronounce fledgling (audio)
often attributive
1
: a young bird just fledged (see fledge sense 1)
a female bird feeding her fledglings
2
: an immature or inexperienced person
fledgling medical students
3
: one that is new
a fledgling company

Synonyms

  • abecedarian
  • apprentice
  • babe
  • beginner
  • colt
  • cub
  • freshman
  • greenhorn
  • neophyte
  • newbie
  • newcomer
  • novice
  • novitiate
  • punk
  • recruit
  • rook
  • rookie
  • tenderfoot
  • tyro
  • virgin
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Example Sentences

a female bird feeding her fledglings at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fledgling

noun

fledg·​ling ˈflej-liŋ How to pronounce fledgling (audio)
: a young bird that has just grown the feathers needed to fly

fledgling

noun

as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • novice
  • newcomer
  • beginner
  • apprentice
  • rookie
  • freshman
  • neophyte
  • greenhorn
  • tyro
  • newbie
  • recruit
  • student
  • virgin
  • novitiate
  • colt
  • tenderfoot
  • rook
  • cub
  • amateur
  • punk
  • abecedarian
  • trainee
  • babe
  • boot
  • candidate
  • entrant
  • learner
  • dabbler
  • dilettante
  • probationer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • veteran
  • professional
  • vet
  • expert
  • pro
  • master
  • old-timer
  • old hand
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