Antonyms for flew

Grammar : Verb

Spell : floo

Phonetic Transcription : flu

Definition of flew

Origin : past tense of fly (v.1).

verb take to the air, usually employing wings
verb run or pass swiftly
verb escape, flee

Example sentences :

You touched a spring in its waistband and it flew open, and then it was a workbox.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

She saw the lighted window, flew to it, dashed it open, and entered.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

In despair he looked at her as she flew along, as if carried away by the blast.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

In the utmost consternation, Almeria flew for an explanation to Mrs. Vickars.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

And up I flew to my chamber, and locked myself in, trembling and out of breath.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

They flew wildly about the woods, till they were truly crazy.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

I flew to Beatriz; I told her I had nothing but my heart and right hand to offer.
Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

She shrieked, she laughed, she danced, she flew with him round and round.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

I flew up-stairs, and made myself as smart as I could in such a hurry.
Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards

The following morning brought him, after which the days flew quickly by.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

Synonyms for flew

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