fly

//flaɪ//
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Visual representation of fly

Verb

flyInfinitive
flyPresent tense
flewPast tense
flownPast participle
flyingPresent participle
fliesThird-person singular
1

To move through the air using wings or by aircraft

Birds fly south for the winter.

2

To travel in an aircraft or spacecraft as a passenger or pilot

We flew to Tokyo last summer.

3

To move or pass swiftly through the air or through space

The ball flew through the air and landed in the garden.

4

To wave or flutter in the air, as a flag does

The flag was flying in the wind.

5

To flee or run away quickly

The thieves flew when they heard the police sirens.

Noun

flySingular
fliesPlural
1

A small insect with two wings, especially the common housefly

There's a fly in the kitchen.

2

A fishing lure designed to resemble an insect

He tied a new fly to his fishing line.

3

An opening in the front of trousers that fastens with a zipper or buttons

Your fly is open.

4

A flap of fabric covering the opening or fastening of a garment or tent

The fly of his pants was open.

Synonym