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flying

Pronunciation: [/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/]

Word

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

Context: “action”

(verb) moving through the air by using wings or an aircraft. When a bird or plane is high in the sky and moving forward, it is flying.

Example

The bird was flying gracefully across the sky.

Example

The airplane was not flying due to engine failure.

Example

Have you ever seen a bird flying up close?

Context: “description”

(adjective) used to describe something that is in the air or moving quickly as if in the air. When something is high off the ground or moving swiftly, it is flying.

Example

The flying debris from the explosion scattered in all directions.

Example

The kite was no longer flying because the wind died down.

Example

Do you like watching flying insects like butterflies?

How to pronounce flying

Pronunciation: [/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/]

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