Pronunciation: [flˈuː] (IPA) 
The word "flew" is pronounced as /fluː/. It is a regular verb that is used in the past tense to describe an action of flying in the sky. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word represents the sound of the two-letter combination "fl" as a voiceless labiodental fricative /f/. The "u" sound in "flew" is pronounced as a long vowel /uː/, with the lips rounded and the back of the tongue raised towards the velum.
Flew is a verb that is the simple past tense of the irregular verb "fly." It is widely used to describe the action of moving through the air with the help of wings or some other mechanism. When an object or person flies, they are propelled through the air, usually by means of using their own wings or by being lifted by an aircraft or some similar device.
As a past tense verb, "flew" refers to an action that has already happened in the past. It indicates that an object or person was in the air, either for a short or long duration, at some point in the past.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe movement or actions that are done very swiftly or rapidly. For example, "time flew by" implies that time passed quickly or seemed to pass rapidly.
"Flew" is an important word in aviation and aeronautical contexts as it denotes the main action of an aircraft moving through the air. It is commonly used to describe the action of birds or insects in flight as well.
In conclusion, "flew" is the simple past tense of "fly," indicating movement through the air, either literally with the aid of wings or figuratively to describe swift or quick movement.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word flew has its origins in Old English. It comes from the Old English verb fleogan, which meant to fly. Over time, various transformations occurred in the English language, leading to the modern word flew. The verb fleogan also gave rise to other related words such as flight and flier.
