English Meaning & Definitions
To move through the air using wings.
- โBirds can fly south for the winter.โ
- โThe eagle soared high above the mountains.โ
A small winged insect of a large order including the housefly and mosquito.
- โA fly was buzzing against the windowpane.โ
- โKeep the food covered so that flies don't land on it.โ
To operate or travel in an aircraft or spacecraft.
- โShe is going to fly to London next week.โ
- โHe has flown thousands of miles for his job.โ
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โflyโ.
Derived from Old English 'flฤogan' (verb) and 'flฤge' (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vliegen' and German 'fliegen', ultimately from an Indo-European root meaning 'to float, flow, or fly'.
Picture a bird spreading its wings to 'fly' high up in the blue sky.
Frequently Asked Questions About โflyโ
1. What is the meaning of โflyโ in English?
In English, fly (verb) is defined as: โTo move through the air using wings.โ.
2. How do you use โflyโ in a sentence?
โBirds can fly south for the winter.โ
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โflyโ?
Derived from Old English 'flฤogan' (verb) and 'flฤge' (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vliegen' and German 'fliegen', ultimately from an Indo-European root meaning 'to float, flow, or fly'.
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A specific duration of time equal to one hour and forty-six minutes and twelve seconds.
The cardinal number equal to one thousand million (1,000,000,000), expressed in scientific notation as 10^9.
A specific duration of time equivalent to one hour and forty-six minutes.