fly
word
/ˈfɫaɪ/
fly
/flˈaɪ/
fly
Definition
To move through the air, usually using wings (as birds or insects do), or to travel by airplane. Also, 'fly' is a small insect.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, 'fly' is used for birds, insects, airplanes, and even for quick movement. As a noun, 'fly' means a common small insect. Also used metaphorically, e.g. 'time flies'. Do not confuse with 'flee' (escape).
Spanish: volar - mosca (insecto)Portuguese (BR): voar - mosca (inseto)Portuguese (PT): voar - mosca (inseto)Chinese (Simplified): 飞 - 苍蝇Chinese (Traditional): 飛 - 蒼蠅Hindi: उड़ना - मक्खीArabic: يَطير - ذبابةBengali: উড়া - মাছিRussian: летать - мухаJapanese: 飛ぶ - ハエVietnamese: bay - ruồiKorean: 날다 - 파리Turkish: uçmak - sinekUrdu: اڑنا - مکھیIndonesian: terbang - lalat
Example Sentences
Birds fly in the sky.
basic
I want to fly to Paris someday.
basic
There is a fly on your food.
basic
Time really does fly when you're having fun.
natural
I saw a fly land on my sandwich and lost my appetite.
natural
Let me know if you ever want to fly out for a visit.
natural