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fly

Pronunciation: [/ˈflaɪ̯/]

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fly: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use fly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “movement through air”

(verb) to move through the air with wings or an aircraft. Like when a bird or plane is soaring high above.

Example

The birds fly south for the winter.

Example

I can't believe I missed my flight; now I can't fly to my vacation destination.

Example

Can airplanes fly faster than birds?

Context: “insects”

(noun) a small insect with wings that can fly. Like the annoying bugs that might buzz around your picnic.

Example

Look at that colorful fly on the wall.

Example

I don't like it when flies come near my food.

Example

Have you ever seen a fly up close?

How to pronounce fly

Pronunciation: [/ˈflaɪ̯/]

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