5 letter words starting with FLI

Heres the requested information: flies

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: plural form of fly, an insect with two wings and six legs.
• Verb: third person singular present tense of fly, to move through the air using wings.

Pronunciations:

• US: /flaɪz/
• UK: /flaɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun flies has been used since the 14th century, while the verb flies has been used since the 16th century. The noun refers to the plural form of fly, which is an insect with two wings and six legs. The verb refers to the action of moving through the air using wings.

Synonyms:

• insect (noun)
• soars, glides, hovers (verb)

Related Words:

• fable
• flame
• flash
• flask
• fleet

Example Sentences:

• The flies were buzzing around the picnic table.
• The bird flies through the sky with grace.

Fling

Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• (v.) to throw or hurl forcefully
• (v.) to move with great speed or force
• (n.) a short period of enjoyment or wild behavior

Pronunciations:

• US: /flɪŋ/
• UK: /flɪŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fling" originated from the Old Norse word "flengja" meaning to whip or flog. In modern usage, "fling" is often used to describe a brief, passionate and often reckless romantic relationship. It is also used to describe the act of throwing something forcefully or with great speed.

Synonyms:

• (v.) hurl, toss, cast, pitch
• (n.) affair, tryst, liaison, dalliance

Related Words:

• cling
• bring
• thing
• sling
• sting

Example Sentences:

• She flung the ball across the room.
• He flung himself onto the bed.
• They had a fling over the summer.

Definition of Flier

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A flier is a person or thing that flies, or an advertisement or notice intended for distribution, typically in a public place.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈflaɪər/, UK: /ˈflaɪə/

Origin and Usage: The word "flier" originated in the early 18th century from the word "fly" which means to move through the air with wings. It is commonly used in American English, and in British English, it is spelled as "flyer".

Synonyms: A synonym for flier is "aviator" when referring to a person who flies, and "leaflet" or "handbill" when referring to an advertisement or notice.

Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to "flier" are "flyer", "filet", "flute", "fable", and "flask".

Example Sentences:

• She is a flier who loves the thrill of flying high above the clouds.
• The company printed fliers to promote their new product.
• He handed out fliers on the street corner to advertise the upcoming concert.

Definition of Flick

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

US Pronunciation: /flɪk/

UK Pronunciation: /flɪk/

Definition: To move or propel with a sudden sharp movement; a quick, light movement; a light, sharp blow or stroke.

Origin and Usage: The word "flick" is believed to have originated in the early 16th century and is of uncertain origin. It may have come from the Middle Low German word "flicken," which means "to patch." The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, but its most common usage is in reference to a quick, light movement or a light, sharp blow or stroke.

Synonyms: snap, twitch, jerk, flip, tap, stroke

Related Words: flash, flake, float, fleet, fling

Example Sentences:

1. She flicked the switch and the lights went out.
2. He flicked his cigarette out of the car window.
3. The cat flicked its tail in annoyance.
4. She gave him a quick flick on the ear.
5. The movie was just a flick, but it was entertaining.