Fleet — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective verb /ˈflēt/

Meaning & Definition of Fleet

Fleet (noun)

  1. a number of warships under a single command; specifically, an organization of ships and aircraft under the command of a flag officer
  2. group; especially, a group (as of ships, planes, or trucks) operated under unified control

Fleet (adjective)

  1. swift in motion, nimble
  2. fleeting

Fleet (verb)

  1. to fade away, vanish
  2. flow
  3. to fly swiftly

Fleet (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management

    "a fleet of buses rolling down the highway"

    similar: armada, caravan, cavalcade, line, motorcade, train
    related: argosy, convoy, flotilla, navy, column, cortege, parade, procession

Fleet (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

    "a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot"

    similar: blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy, at speed (chiefly British)
    related: expeditious, prompt, ready, accelerated, hastened, hurried, quickened, rushed, breathtaking, energetic, strenuous, strong, vigorous, high-speed, rush, ultrafast, ultrarapid
    opposite: slow
    near: crawling, dallying, dawdling, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, languid, lingering, plodding, poking, poky, slowish, sluggish, unhurried, deliberate, leisurely, measured, dilatory, late, tardy, ultraslow

Related Entry: Fleet-footed (adjective)

Fleet-footed is a different word from Fleet. The synonyms below are for fleet-footed, not for fleet.

  1. moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed

    "the Roman god Mercury was the fleet-footed messenger of the gods"

    similar: blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy, at speed (chiefly British)
    related: expeditious, prompt, ready, accelerated, hastened, hurried, quickened, rushed, breathtaking, energetic, strenuous, strong, vigorous, high-speed, rush, ultrafast, ultrarapid
    opposite: slow
    near: crawling, dallying, dawdling, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, languid, lingering, plodding, poking, poky, slowish, sluggish, unhurried, deliberate, leisurely, measured, dilatory, late, tardy, ultraslow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fleet

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fleet:

Chiefly British: at speed
armada, caravan, cavalcade, line, motorcade, train, blistering, breakneck, breathless, brisk, dizzy, fast, fleet-footed, flying, galloping, hasty, hot, lightning, nippy, quick, rapid, rapid-fire, rattling, snappy, speedy, splitting, swift, whirlwind, zippy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fleet

Words with the opposite meaning of Fleet:

slow

Related Words for Fleet

argosy, convoy, flotilla, navy, column, cortege, parade, procession, expeditious, prompt, ready, accelerated, hastened, hurried, quickened, rushed, breathtaking, energetic, strenuous, strong, vigorous, high-speed, rush, ultrafast, ultrarapid

Near Antonyms of Fleet

crawling, dallying, dawdling, dillydallying, dragging, laggard, languid, lingering, plodding, poking, poky, slowish, sluggish, unhurried, deliberate, leisurely, measured, dilatory, late, tardy, ultraslow

Word Forms of Fleet

Inflections: fleeted, fleeting, fleets

Derived words: fleetly (adverb), fleetness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fleet

Middle English flete, from Old English flēot ship, from flēotan

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fleet

Words & Phrases Containing Fleet

fleet admiral, fleet-footed, Fleet Street, fleet of foot, admiral of the fleet

Frequently Asked Questions about Fleet

What does "Fleet" mean?

"Fleet" means a number of warships under a single command; specifically, an organization of ships and aircraft under the command of a flag officer. As an a noun, an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: a number of warships under a single command; specifically, an organization of ships and aircraft under the command of a flag officer. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Fleet"?

Other words for "Fleet" include armada, caravan, cavalcade, line, motorcade, train, blistering and breakneck. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fleet" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fleet"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fleet". Common alternatives include armada, caravan, cavalcade, line, motorcade, train, blistering, breakneck, breathless and brisk.

What is the opposite of "Fleet"?

Antonyms of "Fleet" include slow. Near antonyms include crawling, dallying, dawdling and dillydallying.

How do you use "Fleet" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fleet" in a sentence: "a fleet of buses rolling down the highway"; "a jewel thief said to be light of heart and fleet of foot".

Is "Fleet" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fleet" can be used as a noun, an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Fleet" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Fleet" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Fleet"?

"Fleet" is pronounced /ˈflēt/.