Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəflˈuː] (IPA) 
The past tense of the verb "overfly" is spelled "overflew," pronounced as /ˌəʊvərˈfluː/. The word contains three syllables, with the primary stress on the second syllable. It is spelled using the combination of "over" meaning "above" and "flew," which is the past tense of "fly." This verb is typically used to describe movement over something, such as when a plane overflies a mountain range or a bird overflies a city.
Overflew is a verb that is derived from the combining of two separate words - "over" and "flew." It refers to the past tense of the verb "overfly." When one overflies, they move or pass over something, especially while in flight or by using a mode of transportation that allows them to be above it, such as an aircraft or a bird flying in the sky.
When an object or a person overflew a particular area, it implies that they crossed over it, typically by following a specific path or trajectory. Overflew can also describe the action of flying above or beyond certain limits or boundaries, such as the airspace of a particular region or the territorial restrictions of a country.
The term overflew is commonly used to describe aviation activities, where aircraft or other flying objects traverse a particular location, either intentionally or unintentionally, without making contact or landing within that area. This can occur during a flight en route to a different destination or when conducting aerial surveillance or exploration.
Overall, overflew suggests the act of passing above or beyond a specific point, traveling over it, often while in flight or utilizing a mode of transportation that allows for elevation above the surface or territory.
The word "overflew" is derived from two separate words: "over" and "flew".
The term "over" can be traced back to the Old English word "ofer", which means "above" or "across". It has roots in the Proto-Germanic language. In Modern English, "over" is used to indicate movement across or above something, or to express excess or superiority.
The word "flew" is the past tense of the verb "fly", which originates from the Old English word "flēogan". This verb has Middle English and Old Saxon origins, and it is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. "Fly" describes the action of moving through the air using wings, like a bird or an aircraft.
