flying
Translation
flying, airborne, swift
Examples
Look at that flying bird!
Look at that flying bird!
He made a flying visit to London.
He made a flying visit to London.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun that is moving through the air. The flying insects are annoying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: airborne, soaring; Antonyms: grounded
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to fly', meaning to move through the air.
Memory Tips
Picture something with wings in the air, like a 'flying saucer' or a 'flying start'.