Cool MateMeaning of Flying
In simple words: Moving in the air with wings or in an airplane.
Flying in a sentence
- flying insects
- One passenger was cut by flying glass.
- Flying debris can cause serious injury.
- She passed the exam with flying colours.
How to use Flying
Use 'flying' when talking about birds, planes, or any airborne activity. It is neutral and can be used in various contexts, including conversations about travel or nature.
Grammar pattern
standalone verb
Memory hint
Think of 'fly' as a bird soaring in the sky.
Related words
Collocations with Flying
- flying high
- flying in the sky
- flying away
Synonyms for Flying
- soaring
- gliding
- hovering
- cruising
- ascending
Opposites of Flying
- landing
- falling
Common mistakes with Flying
- Confused with 'flyed' instead of 'flew' as the past tense.
- Using 'flying' when referring to something that can't fly.
- Mixing up with 'soaring' which implies a different type of flight.
Flying appears in
Flying in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الطيران
التحرك في الهواء بأجنحة أو في طائرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উড়ন্ত
ডানা বা প্লেনে করে বাতাসে ভেসে বেড়ানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Fliegen
Sich mit Flügeln oder in einem Flugzeug durch die Luft bewegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Volando
Moviéndose en el aire con alas o en un avión.
- Persianفارسی
پرواز کردن، در حال پرواز
حرکت در هوا با بال یا در هواپیما.
- FrenchFrançais
Volant, En vol
Qui se déplace dans l'air avec des ailes ou dans un avion.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उड़ता हुआ
पंखों से या हवाई जहाज में हवा में उड़ना।
- ItalianItaliano
Volante
Che si muove nell'aria con le ali o in aereo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Voando
Movendo-se no ar com asas ou em um avião.
- RussianРусский
Летающий, Полёт
Движущийся по воздуху с помощью крыльев или на самолёте.
- Urduاردو
اڑان
پروں کے ساتھ یا ہوائی جہاز میں ہوا میں حرکت کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
飞行
在空中用翅膀或飞机移动。
More words like Flying
- 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 Flying
What does Flying mean?
Moving in the air with wings or in an airplane.
What is the definition of Flying?
able to fly
How do you use Flying in a sentence?
flying insects
Can you give another example of Flying?
One passenger was cut by flying glass.
What are synonyms for Flying?
Common alternatives include soaring, gliding, hovering, cruising, ascending.
What is the opposite of Flying?
Opposite meanings include landing, falling.
What words go with Flying?
It commonly pairs with flying high, flying in the sky, flying away.
What are common mistakes when using Flying?
Confused with 'flyed' instead of 'flew' as the past tense. Using 'flying' when referring to something that can't fly. Mixing up with 'soaring' which implies a different type of flight.
How do you pronounce Flying?
US: /["/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Flying?
Use 'flying' when talking about birds, planes, or any airborne activity. It is neutral and can be used in various contexts, including conversations about travel or nature.
What CEFR level is Flying?
"Flying" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.