fly
Translation
to fly, to travel by aircraft, to move quickly, to pass quickly
Examples
Birds can fly high in the sky.
Birds can fly high in the sky.
We are flying to Spain for our holiday.
We are flying to Spain for our holiday.
Time flies when you are having fun.
Time flies when you are having fun.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) to move through the air Birds can fly.
((to somewhere)) to travel by aircraft to (somewhere) We are flying to Spain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soar, glide
Etymology
From Old English 'flēogan'.
Memory Tips
Picture a bird spreading its wings to 'fly'. Don't forget the irregular forms: fly, flew, flown.