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flying

 

[ ˈflaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

air travel

Traveling by air; relating to or involved in the operation of aircraft.

Synonyms

aerial, airborne, aviation

Examples of usage

  • We took a flying lesson last weekend.
  • She works for a major flying company.
  • The flying time between New York and London is approximately 7 hours.
Context #2 | Noun

sport

The sport or activity of gliding through the air with wings or a parachute.

Synonyms

gliding, parachuting, soaring

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys skydiving and flying.
  • She is a professional in the sport of flying.
  • The flying competition will take place next month.
Context #3 | Noun

insect

An insect with two wings that flies.

Synonyms

bug, insect, moth

Examples of usage

  • I saw a flying in the garden.
  • The flying landed on the flower.
  • The children were chasing the flying in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "flying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voar

🇮🇳 उड़ान

🇩🇪 fliegend

🇮🇩 terbang

🇺🇦 літати

🇵🇱 latający

🇯🇵 飛行

🇫🇷 volant

🇪🇸 volando

🇹🇷 uçan

🇰🇷 날고 있는

🇸🇦 طيران

🇨🇿 létající

🇸🇰 lietajúci

🇨🇳 飞行

🇸🇮 leteči

🇮🇸 fljúgandi

🇰🇿 ұшып бара жатқан

🇬🇪 მფრინავი

🇦🇿 uçan

🇲🇽 volando

Etymology

The word 'flying' originates from the Old English word 'flēogan', which means 'to fly'. The concept of flying has always been a fascination for humans, leading to inventions like airplanes and helicopters. In the context of sports, flying has evolved into activities like skydiving and paragliding, offering people the experience of soaring through the air. In nature, flying insects have fascinated scientists and enthusiasts alike with their ability to move effortlessly through the air.

See also: flight, fly, flyer, flyover.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,448, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.