Fly

usgb/flaɪ/
verb

To move through the air.

Birds fly in the sky.
Visual representation of "fly" - to move through the air

Often appears as...

  • fly high
  • fly low
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Natural Movement

Use 'fly' to describe an effortless, smooth motion in the air, typically for birds and aircraft.

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Eagles can fly incredibly high.
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Time Expression

'Fly' can express that time feels like it's passing very quickly.

Illustration for Time Expression
The vacation went by and the days just flew.
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