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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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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

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  • Flys is often mistakenly used but isnt correct in standard English; remember there is no flys for the plural of fly'.
  • Flies is the correct plural form of the noun fly which refers to the small insects.
  • Flies is also the third person singular form of the verb to fly, such as He flies a plane.
  • If its about more than one flying insect, use flies'.
  • Remember that the verb form flies still follows the grammar rule of changing y to ies when forming the third person singular.
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