let fly

L l

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [let flahy]
- /lɛt flaɪ/
- /let flaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [let flahy]
- /lɛt flaɪ/

Definitions of let fly words

verb without object let fly to move through the air using wings. 1
verb without object let fly to be carried through the air by the wind or any other force or agency: bits of paper flying about. 1
verb without object let fly to float or flutter in the air: flags flying in the breeze. 1
verb without object let fly to travel in an aircraft or spacecraft. 1
verb without object let fly to move suddenly and quickly; start unexpectedly: He flew from the room. 1
verb without object let fly to change rapidly and unexpectedly from one state or position to another: The door flew open. 1

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Origin of let fly

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English flīen, Old English flēogan; cognate with Old High German fliogan, German fliegen, Old Norse fljuga

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Parts of speech for Let fly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Let fly

let fly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

let fly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for let fly

verb let fly

lob — Tennis. to hit (a ball) in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
jerk — to move with a quick, sharp motion; move spasmodically.
dump — to drop or let fall in a mass; fling down or drop heavily or suddenly: Dump the topsoil here.
hurl — to throw or fling with great force or vigor.
sling — an iced alcoholic drink, typically containing gin, water, sugar, and lemon or lime juice.

All 182 Synonyms of let fly

Antonyms for let fly

verb let fly

hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
keep — to hold or retain in one's possession; hold as one's own: If you like it, keep it. Keep the change.
receive — to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.
compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

All 36 Antonyms of let fly

let fly

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Definitions of let fly words

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Origin of let fly

First appearance:

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Parts of speech for Let fly

let fly popularity

let fly usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for let fly

verb let fly

Antonyms for let fly

verb let fly

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