fly Synonyms
Another word for fly
• verb (Context 1)
To move through the air under control, especially by using wings.
"The flock of geese will soar south for the winter to seek warmer climates."
• noun (Context 2)
A flying insect of the order Diptera, typically characterized by having a single pair of functional wings.
"A house dipteran buzzed annoyingly against the windowpane, trying to escape the kitchen."
• verb (Context 3)
To travel in an aircraft, or to operate and control an aircraft in flight.
"She plans to aviate to Paris next week for an international architecture conference."
• verb (Context 4)
To move, pass, or progress rapidly and swiftly.
"Time seems to speed when you are thoroughly engrossed in a good book."
• noun (Context 5)
A flap of material on a garment that conceals a zipper or a row of buttons, most commonly found on the front of trousers.
"He quickly realized he had forgotten to zip up his flap before walking into the important meeting."
• noun (Context 6)
A fishing hook dressed with feathers, fur, or synthetic materials to resemble an insect, used primarily in fly-fishing.
"The angler carefully tied a brightly colored lure to his line before casting it onto the surface of the stream."
• adjective (Context 7)
Stylish, attractive, or exceptionally cool in appearance or demeanor.
"He showed up to the party wearing a really cool jacket that caught everyone's attention."
Opposites of fly
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fly varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: