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fly

 

[ flʌɪ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

movement

move through the air using wings.

Synonyms

flit, glide, hover, soar

Examples of usage

  • Birds fly.
  • Butterflies fly from flower to flower.
  • Superman can fly through the sky.
  • The kite flew high in the sky.
  • The eagle flew gracefully.
Context #2 | Verb

travel

travel in an aircraft or space vehicle.

Synonyms

go by air, journey, travel

Examples of usage

  • We fly to Europe every summer.
  • She flew to New York for a business meeting.
  • The astronauts flew to the moon.
  • The plane will fly to its destination.
Context #3 | Noun

insect

an insect with two wings that can fly.

Synonyms

bug, insect, pest

Examples of usage

  • I saw a fly on the wall.
  • There are flies buzzing around the garbage can.

Translations

Translations of the word "fly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voar

🇮🇳 उड़ना (uḍnā)

🇩🇪 fliegen

🇮🇩 terbang

🇺🇦 літати

🇵🇱 latać

🇯🇵 飛ぶ (tobu)

🇫🇷 voler

🇪🇸 volar

🇹🇷 uçmak

🇰🇷 날다 (nalda)

🇸🇦 يطير (yaṭīr)

🇨🇿 letět

🇸🇰 letieť

🇨🇳 飞 (fēi)

🇸🇮 leteti

🇮🇸 fljúga

🇰🇿 ұшу (ushu)

🇬🇪 ფრენა (phrena)

🇦🇿 uçmaq

🇲🇽 volar

Etymology

The word 'fly' originated from the Old English word 'flēogan', which meant 'to fly'. The concept of flying has fascinated humans for centuries, leading to the invention of aircraft and space vehicles. Insects such as flies have been around for millions of years, adapting to various environments. The ability to fly symbolizes freedom and exploration, inspiring poets, artists, and scientists alike.

See also: flight, flyer, flying, flyover.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,986, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.