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Confusing Words in English

Flew vs. Flu


Flew
Definition
Flew is the past tense of the verb 'fly,' meaning to move through the air using wings or to travel by aircraft.
Flu
Definition
Flu is a common abbreviation for influenza, a viral infection that affects the respiratory system and is characterized by fever, cough, and body aches.
Example
  • Yesterday, I flew to New York for a business meeting.
  • The bird flew gracefully across the sky.
  • She flew on a plane for the first time last summer.
Example
  • I caught the flu last winter and had to stay in bed for a week.
  • The doctor advised me to get a flu shot to prevent illness.
  • Many people get the flu during the colder months.