How Do You Spell FLEDGE?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word "fledge" is spelled with an "f" followed by a "le" and then a "dge". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /flɛdʒ/. This means that the "f" sound is pronounced followed by a short "e" sound and then the "dge" sound, which is a combination of the "d" and "j" sounds. The word means to develop feathers or wings and become capable of flight, typically applied to birds.

FLEDGE Meaning and Definition

1. Fledge, as a verb, refers to the process of a young bird developing feathers and becoming capable of flight. It specifically pertains to the time when a bird or its young acquire the necessary plumage to fly and leave the nest. The word can also signify the action of nourishing and caring for a young bird until it is ready to fly. Fledging typically occurs after a bird has hatched from its egg and goes through a period of growth during which it gains strength and feathers.

   The term can also be extended metaphorically to describe the maturing or development of any organism, not exclusively referring to birds. In this context, it implies the transformation of an individual from a dependent or immature state to a self-sufficient or fully-formed one. It encompasses the idea of achieving independence and the ability to function autonomously.

   Additionally, "fledge" can be used as an adjective to describe a bird that has successfully achieved flight and is capable of sustained aerial movement.

   In summary, "fledge" primarily denotes the process of a bird growing feathers and becoming able to fly, or the action of caring for and raising a young bird until it is ready to leave the nest. Its metaphorical sense extends this notion to the maturing and development of any organism, emphasizing the attainment of independence and self-sufficiency.

2. To furnish with feathers and wings, as a bird.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FLEDGE

• cledg
• dledge
• cledge
• vledge
• gledge
• tledge
• rledge
• fkedge
• fpedge
• foedge
• flwdge
• flsdge
• flddge
• flrdge
• fl4dge
• fl3dge
• flesge
• flexge
• flecge
• flefge
• fledgye
• fladge
• floage
• clegge
• Fleegh
• flemse
• fletee
• flidge
• floodge
• fredee
• kledg
• flerre
• Fletze
• Fleuge
• flegge
• fludde
• Flegeh
• Flegue
• Fuelge
• flejge
• Foledg

Etymology of FLEDGE

The word "fledge" has its origins in the Old English word "fledgan", which meant "to fly". It is derived from the West Germanic root "flugan", which had a similar meaning. Over time, the word "fledge" came to specifically refer to birds gaining the feathers necessary for flight.

Similar spelling words for FLEDGE

• fallage,
• voulge,
• Fled,
• FLETC,
• village-based,
• FLAJA,
• FILJ,
• fledgy,
• flag,
• fledgling,
• floodgate,
• FELJ,
• village-level,
• VILLGE,
• fallouja,
• foliage-plant,
• FALJ,
• flowage,
• village-type,
• fallujah,
• fledgier,
• foliage-tree,
• fudge,
• village,
• FLAGE,
• FLJ,
• FFLJ,
• FLEJ,
• VLJ,
• vilija,
• Volage,
• Fullage,
• FOLJ,
• al-falluja,
• faluji,
• eco-village,
• falluja,
• al-fallujah,
• VLJ.,
• flujo,
• falluji,
• VLGI,
• foilage,
• village-like,
• Vallejo,
• flojo,
• foulage,
• FLOGI,
• pledge,
• viilage,
• Volge,
• faluja,
• foliage-gleaner,
• FLAJ,
• FLLJ,
• FLIEGE,
• falaj,
• flaggier,
• FLGI,
• flee,
• ledge,
• HFLJ,
• fledged,
• lodge,
• Feuillage,
• VLGEA,
• FULJ,
• villagio,
• FLGE,
• foliage,
• Phlogia,
• Flidge,
• VELJ.

Conjugate verb Fledge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fledged

you would have fledged

he/she/it would have fledged

we would have fledged

they would have fledged

I would have fledge

you would have fledge

he/she/it would have fledge

we would have fledge

they would have fledge

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been fledging

you would have been fledging

he/she/it would have been fledging

we would have been fledging

they would have been fledging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would fledge

you would fledge

he/she/it would fledge

we would fledge

they would fledge

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be fledging

you would be fledging

he/she/it would be fledging

we would be fledging

they would be fledging

FUTURE

I will fledge

you will fledge

he/she/it will fledge

we will fledge

they will fledge

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fledging

you will be fledging

he/she/it will be fledging

we will be fledging

they will be fledging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fledged

you will have fledged

he/she/it will have fledged

we will have fledged

they will have fledged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fledging

you will have been fledging

he/she/it will have been fledging

we will have been fledging

they will have been fledging

IMPERATIVE

you fledge

we let´s fledge

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fledge

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fledging

you were fledging

he/she/it was fledging

we were fledging

they were fledging

PAST PARTICIPLE

fledged

PAST PERFECT

I had fledged

you had fledged

he/she/it had fledged

we had fledged

they had fledged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fledging

you had been fledging

he/she/it had been fledging

we had been fledging

they had been fledging

PRESENT

I fledge

you fledge

he/she/it fledges

we fledge

they fledge

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fledging

you are fledging

he/she/it is fledging

we are fledging

they are fledging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fledging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fledged

you have fledged

he/she/it has fledged

we have fledged

they have fledged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fledging

you have been fledging

he/she/it has been fledging

we have been fledging

they have been fledging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it fledge

SIMPLE PAST

I fledged

you fledged

he/she/it fledged

we fledged

they fledged