Flys example sentences

Related (5): airplanes, insects, lures, drives, aviators

fly

verb

flies (third person present)

- (of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings:

- (of an aircraft or its occupants) travel through the air:

- control the flight of (an aircraft); pilot.

- transport in an aircraft:

- accomplish (a purpose) in an aircraft:

- release (a bird) to fly, especially a hawk for hunting or a pigeon for racing:

- move or be hurled quickly through the air:

- (of accusations or insults) be exchanged swiftly and heatedly:

- (of a report) be circulated among many people:

- hit a ball high into the air:

- (of a batter) be put out by hitting a fly ball that is caught.

- (especially of hair) wave or flutter in the wind:

- (with reference to a flag) display or be displayed on a flagpole:

- go or move quickly:

- depart hastily:

- (of time) pass swiftly:

- run away; flee:

- escape from in haste; flee from:

- be successful:

- an opening at the crotch of a pair of pants, closed with a zipper or buttons and typically covered with a flap.

- a flap of material covering the opening or fastening of a garment or of a tent:

- the space over the stage in a theater.

- short for fly ball

- a one-horse hackney carriage.

fly

noun

flies (plural noun)

- a flying insect of a large order characterized by a single pair of transparent wings and sucking (and often also piercing) mouthparts. Flies are noted as vectors of disease. See also Diptera

- used in names of flying insects of other orders, e.g. butterfly, dragonfly, firefly.

- an infestation of flying insects on a plant or animal:

- a natural or artificial flying insect used as bait in fishing, especially a mayfly.

Synonyms

wing, glide, soar, wheel, flutter, flit, hover, hang, mount, jet, pilot, operate, control, maneuver, steer, guide, direct, navigate, airlift, lift, jet, flutter, flap, wave, blow, waft, float, stream, display, show, exhibit, race, hurry, hasten, flash, dash, dart, rush, shoot, speed, hurtle, streak, whirl, whiz, whoosh, buzz, zoom, swoop, blast, charge, stampede, gallop, chase, career, bustle, sweep, hare, wing, scurry, scud, scutter, belt, scoot, scorch, tear, zap, zip, bomb, bucket, shift, clip, boogie, hightail, barrel, fleet, post, hie, flee, run, bolt, escape, abscond, vamoose, skedaddle, split, scram, scarper, skiddoo, levant, flee, skip, Diptera

"Flys" Example Sentences

1. The bird flys gracefully through the air.
2. The airplane flys at high altitudes.
3. The insect flys around the room.
4. The bee flys from flower to flower to collect nectar.
5. The kite flys in the breeze.
6. The butterfly flys in a zig-zag pattern.
7. The rocket flys into space.
8. The helicopter flys low to the ground.
9. The hot air balloon flys in the sky.
10. The dragonfly flys over the water.
11. The seagull flys over the ocean.
12. The superhero flys through the city.
13. The pterodactyl flys in prehistoric times.
14. The bat flys at night to catch insects.
15. The eagle flys with precision and power.
16. The fly fisherman flys his own lures.
17. The hovercraft flys above the ground.
18. The albatross flys long distances without stopping.
19. The glider flys without an engine.
20. The spaceship flys through the galaxy.
21. The falcon flys at incredible speeds.
22. The biplane flys with a classic design.
23. The seaplane flys and lands on water.
24. The military jet flys in formation.
25. The paraglider flys with a parachute-like wing.
26. The mosquito flys around looking for its next meal.
27. The goose flys in a V formation.
28. The blimp flys advertising messages.
29. The seaplane flys over tropical islands.
30. The stork flys to deliver a baby.

Common Phases

The bird flys high in the sky; the airplane flys faster than any bird; the flys buzz around the garbage; the wind gently flys the kite; the superhero flys through the city; the bee flys from flower to flower.