What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
flown
Example
I have flown on that airline before. [flown: verb]
Example
The bird had flown away before we could catch it. [flown: past participle]
flew
Example
I flew to New York last week. [flew: verb]
Example
The bird flew over the fence and into the garden. [flew: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flew is more common than flown in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between flown and flew?
Flown is often used in a more formal context than flew.
