Synonyms for

Flew

Verb / flu: / Another word for flew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane.

Synonyms & similar words

pilot takeflight vaporize aviate fly fell flee wing vanish soared glided flitted darted zoomed hovered winged flown swooped cruised drifted ascended rose levitated launched departed skimmed

Synonyms by register

Formal

soared ascended navigated

Informal

zoomed shot zipped

Literary

winged sailed

Antonyms

crawled walked landed descended fell stayed remained

Common collocations

  • flew past
  • flew by
  • flew over
  • flew through
  • flew away
  • flew out
  • flew in

Word family

noun flight
verb fly
adjective flying

Usage note

Flew is the past tense of 'fly'. It describes movement through the air, often rapidly. Avoid using it for walking or crawling.

Example sentences

  1. The bird flew over the trees.
  2. The airplane flew across the ocean.
  3. The superhero flew through the air.
  4. The butterfly flew from flower to flower.
  5. The helicopter flew high in the sky.

Quotes

  • “I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” - William Allen White
  • “The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings.” - Kate Chopin
  • “You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there.” - Venus Williams

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