Looking for the meaning of the word FLEW in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FLEW with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fly
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English flēogan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vliegen and German fliegen, also to fly
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
flʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings
Short Definition:move through the air using wings
Examples:- close the door or the moths will fly in
- the birds fly away
- the bird can fly enormous distances
Definition:
move or be hurled quickly through the air
Short Definition:move quickly through air
Examples:- balls kept flying over her hedge
- he was sent flying by the tackle
Definition:
wave or flutter in the wind
Short Definition:flutter in wind
Examples:- she ran after him, her hair flying behind her
Definition:
go or move quickly
Short Definition:go quickly
Examples:- she flew along the path
- his fingertips flew across the keyboard
Definition:
be successful
Short Definition:be successful
Examples:- that idea didn't fly with most other council members
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