Cool MateMeaning of Fly
In simple words: To move through the air using wings.
Fly in a sentence
- The bird can fly high in the sky.
- I watched the airplane fly over the city.
- I love to fly during the summer vacations.
- In my dream, I could fly like a superhero.
How to use Fly
Use 'fly' when talking about birds, insects, or airplanes. 'Flying' is commonly used in a variety of contexts but may seem informal or casual when referring to personal experiences. Avoid using it in formal writing unless discussing aviation.
Grammar pattern
fly + object (e.g., fly a kite)
Memory hint
Sounds like 'high'— imagine a bird flying high in the sky.
Related words
Synonyms for Fly
- wing it
Common mistakes with Fly
- Confused with 'flee' which means to run away.
- Using 'fly' in the past tense incorrectly (e.g., 'flied' instead of 'flew').
- Mixing up 'fly' as a verb and 'fly' as a noun (e.g., saying 'the fly is flying' instead of 'the fly flies').
Fly appears in
Fly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يطير
للتحرك في الهواء باستخدام الأجنحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উড়া
ডানা ব্যবহার করে বাতাসে চলাচল করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Fliegen
Sich mit Flügeln durch die Luft bewegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Volador
Moverse por el aire usando alas.
- Persianفارسی
پرواز کردن
با بال در هوا حرکت کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Voler
Se déplacer dans les airs avec des ailes.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उड़ना
पंखों का उपयोग करके हवा में घूमना।
- ItalianItaliano
Volare
Muoversi nell'aria usando le ali.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Voar
Mover-se pelo ar usando asas.
- RussianРусский
Летать
Перемещаться по воздуху с помощью крыльев.
- Urduاردو
اڑنا
پروں کے ذریعے ہوا میں حرکت کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
飞
用翅膀在空中移动。
More words like Fly
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Fly
What does Fly mean?
To move through the air using wings.
What is the definition of Fly?
to move through the air, using wings
How do you use Fly in a sentence?
The bird can fly high in the sky.
Can you give another example of Fly?
I watched the airplane fly over the city.
What are synonyms for Fly?
Common alternatives include wing it.
What is the opposite of Fly?
Opposite meanings include land, fall.
What words go with Fly?
It commonly pairs with high, low, fast, above, over, high, low, fast, above, over, high, low, fast, above, over.
What are common mistakes when using Fly?
Confused with 'flee' which means to run away. Using 'fly' in the past tense incorrectly (e.g., 'flied' instead of 'flew'). Mixing up 'fly' as a verb and 'fly' as a noun (e.g., saying 'the fly is flying' instead of 'the fly flies').
How do you pronounce Fly?
US: /["/flaɪ/","/flaɪd/","/flaɪz/","/fluː/","/fləʊn/","/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/flaɪ/","/flaɪd/","/flaɪz/","/fluː/","/fləʊn/","/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fly?
Use 'fly' when talking about birds, insects, or airplanes. 'Flying' is commonly used in a variety of contexts but may seem informal or casual when referring to personal experiences. Avoid using it in formal writing unless discussing aviation.
What CEFR level is Fly?
"Fly" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.