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Flyer/Flier
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Flyer vs. Flier
Flyer
/ˈflaɪə/
A small paper advertisement or notice used for promotion
Examples:
Synonyms:
leaflet
handbill
pamphlet
circular
notice
Antonyms:
brochure
booklet
Flier
A small leaflet or paper advertisement distributed to attract attention and inform about something
Examples:
Synonyms:
leaflet
handbill
circular
brochure
pamphlet
Antonyms:
poster
billboard
Ways to tell them apart:
Flyer
and
flier
can often be used interchangeably, but
flyer
is the more commonly preferred spelling in most English-speaking countries.
Both words are used to refer to a handbill or leaflet.
Flier
is chiefly used in the United States, while
flyer
is preferred in British English.
In aviation,
flyer
is often used to describe a person who flies, but
flier
is also accepted.
When in doubt, you can use
flyer
as it's more universally accepted.
When to use flyer:
When to use flier:
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