How Do You Spell FLOWN?

Pronunciation: [flˈə͡ʊn] (IPA)

The word "flown" is spelled with the letters f-l-o-w-n. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /fləʊn/. The first sound is a "fl" consonant blend, followed by a long "o" vowel sound, and ending with a "n" consonant sound. This word is the past participle form of the verb "fly," which means to travel through the air using wings or by other means. It indicates an action that has been completed in the past, such as "The birds have flown south for the winter."

FLOWN Meaning and Definition

  1. Flown is the past participle of the verb "fly." It commonly refers to the action of moving through the air by means of wings or aircraft. When something has flown, it has traveled or propelled itself through the air. The term can describe the action of birds, insects, or man-made objects such as airplanes, helicopters, or drones.

    In a broader context, flown can also refer to the act of traveling swiftly or easily. It may depict the speed, agility, or ease with which something or someone has moved from one place to another. Additionally, flown can metaphorically represent ideas or words that have been expressed or communicated effortlessly and effectively between individuals or groups.

    Flown can further imply the completion of a journey or the passage of time. It suggests that a person or object has covered a significant distance, completed their mission, or reached a specific destination. This usage is sometimes applied to migrations, vacations, or progress made in a certain endeavor.

    Overall, flown is a versatile term that captures the essence of moving through air or space, traversing distance, or expressing ideas skillfully. Whether literal or figurative, the word conveys a sense of movement, accomplishment, and the dynamic nature of travel or communication.

  2. • Of fly, which see.
    • Moved through the air; passed away.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FLOWN

The word "flown" is derived from the Middle English word "flowne", which was a variation of the Old English word "fleógan". This Old English term was rooted in the Proto-Germanic word "fleuganą", which meant "to fly". The word has remained relatively unchanged in terms of its meaning throughout its evolution.

Idioms with the word FLOWN

  • the bird has flown The idiom "the bird has flown" typically means that an opportunity has been missed or that someone or something being sought after is no longer available or present. It often implies that something or someone has escaped or gotten away.

Similar spelling words for FLOWN

Conjugate verb Flown

CONDITIONAL

I would flown
you would flown
he/she/it would flown
we would flown
they would flown
I would fly
we would fly
you would fly
he/she/it would fly
they would fly

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be flying
you would be flying
he/she/it would be flying
we would be flying
they would be flying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have flown
you would have flown
he/she/it would have flown
we would have flown
they would have flown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been flying
you would have been flying
he/she/it would have been flying
we would have been flying
they would have been flying

FUTURE

I will fly
you will fly
he/she/it will fly
we will fly
they will fly

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be flying
you will be flying
he/she/it will be flying
we will be flying
they will be flying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have flown
you will have flown
he/she/it will have flown
we will have flown
they will have flown

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been flying
you will have been flying
he/she/it will have been flying
we will have been flying
they will have been flying

IMPERATIVE

you fly
we let´s fly

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fly

PAST

I flew
you flew
he/she/it flew
we flew
they flew

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was flying
you were flying
he/she/it was flying
we were flying
they were flying

PAST PARTICIPLE

flown

PAST PERFECT

I had flown
you had flown
he/she/it had flown
we had flown
they had flown

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been flying
you had been flying
he/she/it had been flying
we had been flying
they had been flying

PRESENT

I fly
you fly
he/she/it flies
we fly
they fly

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am flying
you are flying
he/she/it is flying
we are flying
they are flying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

flying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have flown
you have flown
he/she/it has flown
we have flown
they have flown

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been flying
you have been flying
he/she/it has been flying
we have been flying
they have been flying

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