Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fly
IPA transcription: [fl'aɪ]
Pronunciations of fly
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: two-winged insects characterized by active flight
  • Synonyms: tent-fly, rainfly, fly_sheet, fly, tent_flap
    Meaning: flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
  • Synonyms: fly, fly_front
    Meaning: an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
  • Synonyms: fly, fly_ball
    Meaning: (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: fly, wing
    Meaning: travel through the air; be airborne; "Man cannot fly"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: move quickly or suddenly; "He flew about the place"
  • Synonyms: fly, aviate, pilot
    Meaning: operate an airplane; "The pilot flew to Cuba"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: transport by aeroplane; "We fly flowers from the Caribbean to North America"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: cause to fly or float; "fly a kite"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: be dispersed or disseminated; "Rumors and accusations are flying"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: change quickly from one emotional state to another; "fly into a rage"
  • Synonyms: fly, fell, vanish
    Meaning: pass away rapidly; "Time flies like an arrow"; "Time fleeing beneath him"
  • Synonyms: fly
    Meaning: travel in an airplane; "she is flying to Cincinnati tonight"; "Are we driving or flying?"
Usage examples
  • "We cannot fly.
  • I can neither fly nor swim."
  • "Shall we swim or fly, Peter?"
  • When did you ever see Timmy fly?"
  • "A fly, perhaps," observed Marfa.
  • Who will fly to me for protection?
  • SOME OTHER BIRDS ARE TAUGHT TO FLY.
  • "I'll take you and we'll fly away....
  • "He'd kill me first of all, like a fly.
  • My, I wish I could fly the way he can!"
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Prince Harry, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1910 London to Manchester air race, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording PHP, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Evolution, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording D. B. Cooper, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 1958 Tybee Island mid-air collision, License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Thomas Jefferson, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Flag of Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Bird, License CC BY-SA 4.0