Word FLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

fly

🇺🇸 [flaɪ]

Meanings

Fly refers to the action of moving through the air using wings, or in the case of humans, using aircraft. It can also refer to an insect that can fly or to the zipper on pants.

Examples

• Birds fly south during the winter.
• She took a flight to London last night.
• The fly buzzed around the room, annoying everyone.

Synonyms

soar • glide • hover

Antonyms

fall • descend • sink