flying
Translation
flying
Examples
A flying bird is beautiful.
A flying bird is beautiful.
He got off to a flying start in his new job.
He got off to a flying start in his new job.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to describe it The flying carpet is a myth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: airborne, soaring; Antonyms: grounded, stationary
Etymology
From the verb 'to fly'. The '-ing' suffix forms the present participle, often used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Picture a bird or a plane 'flying' through the sky.