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.

Top Common Misspellings for FLOWN *

• flowen 75%

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Other Common Misspellings for FLOWN

• glown
• flowd
• falow
• flyin
• folow
• flewn
• floww
• flowng
• flowin
• fown
• frowny
• falowd
• flong
• flone
• flowly
• flwon
• fflow
• blwn
• flwo
• alown
• allown
• flound
• floof
• faloww
• fdown
• slown
• flool
• felow
• floing
• slewn
• folorn
• flont
• floow
• loawn
• flount
• dlown
• clowny
• flawnt
• flowt
• flowre
• flowe
• fllen
• knlown
• flowr
• lown
• falowin
• follown
• aloun
• florna
• floan
• flehn
• aflowe
• fowne
• Fliin
• floon
• Flouen
• Flowan
• floowk
• Floun
• lownn
• elown
• alowna
• kloen
• floyn
• wlowo
• fooun
• fmowo
• mlopn
• flowon
• feloww
• klowne
• ebown
• Fldown
• Flpdown
• Falonn
• Ovflown

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

• flaw,
• fawn,
• frown,
• flow,
• blown,
• loan,
• fling,
• clown,
• loin,
• lawn,
• loon,
• floe,
• flowing,
• Flew,
• flows,
• fowl,
• 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