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Flys vs. Flies

Flys

Flys is an incorrect form of the plural of fly, which is a small winged insect known for its ability to move through the air.

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Flies

/flaɪz/
Small winged insects that are often seen in homes, gardens, and fields

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etymology
  • Flies is the plural form of fly, the insect, such as when you see many flies flying around something.
  • Flys is considered an incorrect spelling and is generally not used in formal or informal writing to mean anything.
  • If you want to refer to the act of flying (verb), use flies for third person singular present tense, e.g., She flies every weekend.
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