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fly vs operate

operate vs fly

fly is a noun but operate is not a noun.

fly is an adjective but operate is not an adjective.

fly and operate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fly Yes Yes Yes No
operate No No Yes No
As verbs, operate is a hypernym of fly; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than fly:
  • fly: operate an airplane
  • operate: handle and cause to function
Other hypernyms of fly include control.
fly (noun) operate (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) operate (adjective)
(British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
fly (verb) operate (verb)
decrease rapidly and disappear perform surgery on
change quickly from one emotional state to another perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
transport by aeroplane handle and cause to function
hit a fly keep engaged
travel through the air; be airborne perform as expected when applied
operate an airplane direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
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
Difference between fly and operate

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