What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

fly

Fly vs Hurry - What's the difference?

fly | hurry | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between fly and hurry

is that fly is to travel very fast while hurry is often with {{term|up}}, to speed up the rate of doing something.

As an adjective fly

is quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Fly vs Press - What's the difference?

fly | press | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between fly and press

is that fly is any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies while press is a device used to apply pressure to an item.

As verbs the difference between fly and press

is that fly is to travel through the air, another gas, or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface while press is to exert weight or force against, to act upon with with force or weight.

As an adjective fly

is quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Rush vs Fly - What's the difference?

rush | fly | Related terms |

Rush is a related term of fly.


As a proper noun rush

is (computing) a dialect of the language.

As a noun fly is

(zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight.

As a verb fly is

to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

As an adjective fly is

(slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Experiment vs Fly - What's the difference?

experiment | fly | Related terms |

Experiment is a related term of fly.


As nouns the difference between experiment and fly

is that experiment is experiment while fly is (zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight.

As a verb fly is

to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

As an adjective fly is

(slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Fly vs Cruise - What's the difference?

fly | cruise |


As a noun fly

is (zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight.

As a verb fly

is to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

As an adjective fly

is (slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

As a proper noun cruise is

.

Sail vs Fly - What's the difference?

sail | fly |


In nautical terms the difference between sail and fly

is that sail is a piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes while fly is that part of a compass on which the points are marked; the compass card.

In lang=en terms the difference between sail and fly

is that sail is a sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft. Plural sail while fly is beautiful; displaying physical beauty.

In fishing terms the difference between sail and fly

is that sail is a sailfish while fly is a lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.

As an adjective fly is

quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Coast vs Fly - What's the difference?

coast | fly |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between coast and fly

is that coast is (obsolete) to conduct along a coast or river bank while fly is (obsolete) the action of flying; flight.

In lang=en terms the difference between coast and fly

is that coast is to glide along without adding energy while fly is to travel very fast.

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between coast and fly

is that coast is (nautical) to sail along a coast while fly is (nautical) that part of a compass on which the points are marked; the compass card.

As nouns the difference between coast and fly

is that coast is (obsolete) the side or edge of something while fly is (zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight.

As verbs the difference between coast and fly

is that coast is to glide along without adding energy while fly is to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb).

As an adjective fly is

(slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Fly vs Waft - What's the difference?

fly | waft |


In lang=en terms the difference between fly and waft

is that fly is to travel very fast while waft is to be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.

In ergative|lang=en terms the difference between fly and waft

is that fly is (ergative) to cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like while waft is (ergative) to (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.

In nautical|lang=en terms the difference between fly and waft

is that fly is (nautical) that part of a compass on which the points are marked; the compass card while waft is (nautical) a flag, (also called a waif or wheft), used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal.

As nouns the difference between fly and waft

is that fly is (zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight while waft is a light breeze.

As verbs the difference between fly and waft

is that fly is to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb) while waft is (ergative) to (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.

As an adjective fly

is (slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Fly vs Push - What's the difference?

fly | push | Related terms |

Fly is a related term of push.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between fly and push

is that fly is (obsolete) the action of flying; flight while push is (obsolete) to thrust the points of the horns against; to gore.

In lang=en terms the difference between fly and push

is that fly is to travel very fast while push is to continue to attempt to persuade a person into a particular course of action.

As nouns the difference between fly and push

is that fly is (zoology) any insect of the order diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies or fly can be (obsolete) the action of flying; flight while push is a short, directed application of force; an act of pushing or push can be (obsolete|uk|dialect) a pustule; a pimple.

As verbs the difference between fly and push

is that fly is to travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface or fly can be (baseball) to hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out compare ground (verb) and line (verb) while push is (intransitive) to apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.

As an adjective fly

is (slang|dated) quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Lunge vs Fly - What's the difference?

lunge | fly | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between lunge and fly

is that lunge is a sudden forward movement, especially with a sword while fly is any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies.

As verbs the difference between lunge and fly

is that lunge is to make a sudden forward movement (present participle: {{term|lunging}}) while fly is to travel through the air, another gas, or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.

As an adjective fly is

quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).

Pages