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Fly

UK /["/flaɪ/","/flaɪd/","/flaɪz/","/fluː/","/fləʊn/","/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/US /["/flaɪ/","/flaɪd/","/flaɪz/","/fluː/","/fləʊn/","/ˈflaɪɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to move through the air, using wings

In simple words: To move through the air using wings.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • high
  • low
  • fast
  • above
  • over
  • high
  • low
  • fast
  • above
  • over
  • high
  • low
  • fast
  • above
  • over

Synonyms

  • wing it

Antonyms

  • land
  • fall

Common mistakes

  • 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').