flew

[ floo ]
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verb
  1. a simple past tense of fly2.

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How to use flew in a sentence

  • Off flew the shell, seven miles it flew; over the Turkish Army from one sea into another.

  • Then a shower of dirt flew into their faces and both Jolly Robin and his wife tumbled over backward.

    The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott Bailey
  • And away she flew to her nest, leaving Grandfather Mole to talk to the air, if he wished.

    The Tale of Grandfather Mole | Arthur Scott Bailey
  • The doctor, a little puzzled, took his leave, but had not gone ten yards when the housekeeper flew screaming after him.

    Uncanny Tales | Various
  • He now knew no bounds to his wrath; and he proclaimed it in such a manner, that the terrified priest flew before him.

British Dictionary definitions for flew (1 of 2)

flew1

/ (fluː) /


verb
  1. the past tense of fly 1

British Dictionary definitions for flew (2 of 2)

flew2

/ (fluː) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of flue 3

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