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fly vs go by

go by vs fly

fly is a noun but go by is not a noun.

fly is an adjective but go by is not an adjective.

fly and go by both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fly Yes Yes Yes No
go by No No Yes No
As verbs, go by is a hypernym of fly; that is, go by is a word with a broader meaning than fly:
  • fly: pass away rapidly
  • go by: for time to move forward
Other hypernyms of fly include elapse, glide by, go along, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.
fly (noun) go by (noun)
(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
two-winged insects characterized by active flight
an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect
fly (adjective) go by (adjective)
(British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
fly (verb) go by (verb)
decrease rapidly and disappear be or act in accordance with
change quickly from one emotional state to another be called; go by a certain name
transport by aeroplane for time to move forward
hit a fly move past
travel through the air; be airborne
operate an airplane
move quickly or suddenly
run away quickly
travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft
travel in an airplane
pass away rapidly
cause to fly or float
be dispersed or disseminated
display in the air or cause to float
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