Fling – English Verbs Conjugation

fling flings flinging flung

Fling means to throw forcefully or carelessly. Also a brief relationship (noun). Irregular: fling-flung-flung.

Meanings

To throw forcefully
To move suddenly
To throw oneself into
A brief affair (noun)

Common Collocations

fling open fling yourself into have a fling fling away highland fling last fling

Tip for Learners

Fling open = throw open dramatically. Fling yourself into = start enthusiastically. Have a fling = brief romantic relationship. Last fling = final fun before responsibility. Same pattern as ring/sing/spring.

Present Simple

I	fling
you	fling
he/she/it	flings
we	fling
they	fling

Examples - Present Simple

I fling caution to the wind and speak honestly.
You fling your clothes on the chair carelessly.
She flings confetti during the celebration.
We fling open the windows for fresh air.
They fling insults at their rivals.

Present Continuous

I	am flinging
you	are flinging
he/she/it	is flinging
we	are flinging
they	are flinging

Examples - Present Continuous

I am flinging my gear into the backpack.
You are flinging the ball across the field.
He is flinging accusations without evidence.
We are flinging ourselves into the project.
They are flinging themselves at opportunities.

Present Perfect

I	have flung
you	have flung
he/she/it	has flung
we	have flung
they	have flung

Examples - Present Perfect

I have flung everything aside for this chance.
You have flung the door open dramatically.
She has flung harsh words in anger.
We have flung ourselves into preparations.
They have flung their defenses down.

Present Perfect Continuous

I	have been flinging
you	have been flinging
he/she/it	has been flinging
we	have been flinging
they	have been flinging

Examples - Present Perfect Continuous

I have been flinging myself into work.
You have been flinging blame around recklessly.
She has been flinging herself at relationships.
We have been flinging caution aside all year.
They have been flinging resources at problems.

Past Simple

I	flung
you	flung
he/she/it	flung
we	flung
they	flung

Examples - Past Simple

I flung my resignation on the desk.
You flung the windows open suddenly.
He flung the challenge in their faces.
We flung ourselves into the fray.
They flung accusations at the defendant.

Past Continuous

I	was flinging
you	were flinging
he/she/it	was flinging
we	were flinging
they	were flinging

Examples - Past Continuous

I was flinging objects across the room.
You were flinging yourself into the crowd.
She was flinging her arms around wildly.
We were flinging ideas around the table.
They were flinging stones at the monument.

Past Perfect

I	had flung
you	had flung
he/she/it	had flung
we	had flung
they	had flung

Examples - Past Perfect

I had flung caution aside before meeting.
You had flung the window open beforehand.
He had flung accusations first.
We had flung ourselves into preparation.
They had flung their defense down.

Past Perfect Continuous

I	had been flinging
you	had been flinging
he/she/it	had been flinging
we	had been flinging
they	had been flinging

Examples - Past Perfect Continuous

I had been flinging myself recklessly.
You had been flinging your weight around.
She had been flinging caution away.
We had been flinging money at solutions.
They had been flinging blame continuously.

Future Simple

I	will fling
you	will fling
he/she/it	will fling
we	will fling
they	will fling

Examples - Future Simple

I will fling my resignation letter tomorrow.
You will fling open the doors ceremonially.
She will fling herself into volunteer work.
We will fling caution aside finally.
They will fling themselves into the challenge.

Future Continuous

I	will be flinging
you	will be flinging
he/she/it	will be flinging
we	will be flinging
they	will be flinging

Examples - Future Continuous

I will be flinging my whole self into it.
You will be flinging caution out the window.
He will be flinging accusations around.
We will be flinging ourselves at opportunities.
They will be flinging resources at the problem.

Future Perfect

I	will have flung
you	will have flung
he/she/it	will have flung
we	will have flung
they	will have flung

Examples - Future Perfect

I will have flung everything into motion.
You will have flung the windows wide open.
She will have flung aside her doubts.
We will have flung caution completely away.
They will have flung their support publicly.

Future Perfect Continuous

I	will have been flinging
you	will have been flinging
he/she/it	will have been flinging
we	will have been flinging
they	will have been flinging

Examples - Future Perfect Continuous

I will have been flinging myself forward.
You will have been flinging accusations constantly.
He will have been flinging himself around.
We will have been flinging caution aside long.
They will have been flinging resources generously.