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The correct spelling is fly.
How to pronounce fly
/flaɪ/
nounIPA: /flaɪ/
Say it like: Flee
The correct spelling is fly. Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies. For example: "There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
Usage Examples
“There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly.”
“Ha-ha! Your flies are undone!”
“Jones flied to right in his last at-bat.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
- 2.(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
- 3.Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
- 4.A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
- 5.A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye)
verb
- 1.To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
- 2.To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
- 3.To flee, to escape (from).
- 4.To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
- 5.(of a proposal, project or idea) To be accepted, come about or work out.
adjective
- 1.Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
- 2.Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
- 3.Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.
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