The Opposite(Antonym) of “alights”
The antonyms of alights are takes off and ascends. These words convey the opposite meaning of landing or coming down from a height.
Explore all Antonyms of “alights”
- ascends
- takes off
Definitions and Examples of takes off, ascends
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
takes off
To become airborne; to leave the ground and start flying.
Example
The plane takes off at 6 am every morning.
To move upward, especially in a gradual way.
Example
The hot air balloon ascends slowly into the sky.
Key Differences: takes off vs ascends
- 1Takes off is used to describe the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and starts flying.
- 2Ascends is used to describe the gradual upward movement of an object, such as a hot air balloon or a bird.
Effective Usage of takes off, ascends
- 1Travel: Use takes off when talking about airplanes, helicopters, or other aircraft leaving the ground.
- 2Nature: Use ascends when describing the movement of birds, hot air balloons, or other objects that gradually rise into the air.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of alights are takes off and ascends. Use takes off to describe the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and ascends to describe the gradual upward movement of an object, such as a hot air balloon or a bird.
