Flys vs. Flies — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on October 4, 2023
"Flys" is an incorrect spelling; the correct form is "Flies," denoting either the plural form of the insect or the third person singular of the verb to fly.
Which is correct: Flys or Flies
How to spell Flies?
Flys
Incorrect Spelling
Flies
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Flys and Flies
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Key Differences
Imagine “pie” in the sky, which rhymes with the correct “flies.”
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Just like “cries” from "cry", it’s “flies” from "fly."
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Picture a group of insects, which “flies” and doesn’t “flys.”
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Think of the “i” in “flies” as the wings of the insect.
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"Skies" is to sky as "flies" is to fly.
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Definitions
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Flies
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
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FAQs
Why is it called Flies?
Derived from the Old English “flēogan”; it denotes the action of flight or the insect.
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What is the verb form of Flies?
Flies is the third-person singular present of fly.
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What is another term for Flies?
Soars, for the verb; for the insect, there is no precise synonym.
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How do we divide Flies into syllables?
Flies is one syllable and is not divided.
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How is Flies used in a sentence?
"The bird gracefully flies through the sky."
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Is Flies a vowel or consonant?
It’s a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the word “Flies” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be a direct object, e.g., "She swats the flies."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
