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fly. The first 10 are listed below.
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Main Entry:
1fly 
Pronunciation:
fl
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
flew 
/
flü/;
flown 
/
fl
n/;
fly·ing
Etymology: Old English
fl
ogan "to move through the air, fly"
1 a : to move in or pass through the air with wings
b : to move through the air or with the wind;
also : to move through outer space
c : to float or cause to float, wave, or soar in the air <flags
flying> <
fly a kite>
2 : to take flight
: FLEE3 : to move or pass swiftly <time
flies>
4 a : to operate or travel in an aircraft or spacecraft
b : to journey over or through by flying <
fly the Atlantic>
c : to transport by aircraft or spacecraft
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fly at : to attack suddenly and violently
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