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Pilot

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpaɪlət/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpaɪlət/"]/

Meaning of Pilot

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job

In simple words: A person who flies a plane.

Pilot in a sentence

• an **airline pilot**
• a **fighter/helicopter pilot**
• The accident was caused by pilot error.
• The pilot bailed out as the aircraft crashed into the ocean.
• He has his own plane and a pilot's licence.

How to use Pilot

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal contexts, it often refers to someone with special training or qualifications. In informal speech, it can also refer to someone learning to fly.

Grammar pattern

pilot + object

Memory hint

Think of a person controlling a 'plane' - 'pilot' sounds like 'pilot the plane'.

Related words

Collocations with Pilot

• experienced
• licensed
• professional
• fly (something)
• crash (something)
• bail out
• error

Synonyms for Pilot

• aviator
• flier
• airman
• captain
• commander

Opposites of Pilot

• passenger
• non-flyer

Common mistakes with Pilot

• Confused with 'piolet', a made-up term.
• Using 'pilot' as a verb incorrectly in some contexts.
• Assuming all pilots fly commercial planes; some fly smaller aircraft.

Frequently asked questions about Pilot

What does Pilot mean?

A person who flies a plane.

What is the definition of Pilot?

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft, especially as a job

How do you use Pilot in a sentence?

an **airline pilot**

Can you give another example of Pilot?

a **fighter/helicopter pilot**

What are synonyms for Pilot?

Common alternatives include aviator, flier, airman, captain, commander.

What is the opposite of Pilot?

Opposite meanings include passenger, non-flyer.

What words go with Pilot?

It commonly pairs with experienced, licensed, professional, fly (something), crash (something), bail out, error.

What are common mistakes when using Pilot?

Confused with 'piolet', a made-up term. Using 'pilot' as a verb incorrectly in some contexts. Assuming all pilots fly commercial planes; some fly smaller aircraft.

How do you pronounce Pilot?

US: /["/ˈpaɪlət/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpaɪlət/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pilot?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. In formal contexts, it often refers to someone with special training or qualifications. In informal speech, it can also refer to someone learning to fly.

What CEFR level is Pilot?

"Pilot" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.