CEFR A2

flying

verb

Meaning

Moving through the air using wings or an engine.

Examples

Birds are flying south for the winter.
The children loved watching the kites flying in the park.

Synonyms: soaring, gliding, hovering

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flying (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

Moving through the air using wings or an engine.

Examples

Birds are flying south for the winter.
The children loved watching the kites flying in the park.
The pilot is flying the plane to New York.

How to Use flying

fly by (phrasal verb): To pass quickly. — "Time seems to fly by when you are having fun."
fly into (phrasal verb): To suddenly become very angry. — "He flew into a rage when he saw the mess."
fly out (phrasal verb): To leave a place suddenly, often in anger. — "She flew out of the room after the argument."

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