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Meaning of the word fly in English

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fly

US /flaɪ/
UK /flaɪ/
"fly" picture

Verb

1.

move through the air using wings

Example:
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Birds fly south for the winter.
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The plane will fly directly to London.
Synonym:
soar glide hover wing
2.

move or be thrown quickly through the air

Example:
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The ball flew over the fence.
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Dust flew everywhere as the car sped past.
Synonym:
dart shoot whiz zoom
3.

pass quickly

Example:
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Time flies when you're having fun.
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The days just fly by.
Synonym:
pass rush speed whirl

Noun

1.

a flying insect with two wings

Example:
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A housefly landed on the table.
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Swat that fly away!
Synonym:
insect bug
2.

a flap of material covering the opening of a pair of trousers, shorts, or underwear

Example:
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Check your fly, it's open.
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He quickly zipped up his fly.
Synonym:
zipper fastener
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