How Do You Spell SPEARED?

Pronunciation: [spˈi͡əd] (IPA)

The word "speared" is spelled as /spɪrd/, according to IPA phonetic transcription. It is derived from the verb "spear," which means to thrust or pierce with a spear. The word is written with the initial consonant cluster "sp," which is a voiceless alveolar fricative followed by a voiceless bilabial stop. Additionally, the ending "-ed" is added to the base verb "spear" to indicate that the action has already occurred in the past tense.

SPEARED Meaning and Definition

  1. Speared (verb):

    The term "speared" refers to the act of impaling, penetrating, or piercing with a spear. It is commonly used to describe thrusting a spear or similar weapon forcefully into a target. The action of spearing typically involves using one's strength, speed, and precision to propel the weapon forward with the intention of striking a certain point on the target, such as an animal, enemy, or in hunting and fishing for food.

    Spearing can be found in various contexts throughout human history, dating back to prehistoric times when spears were one of the earliest hunting and warfare tools. It has been a significant aspect of ancient civilizations and is still practiced today in certain cultures for sports, hunting, and fishing purposes.

    In hunting, spearing is often deemed a challenging and skillful technique, as it requires accuracy, timing, and the ability to get close to the prey. Similarly, underwater enthusiasts may employ the technique of spearing to catch fish, typically using a specialized spear gun or spearfishing equipment.

    Figuratively, the term "speared" can also be used to describe a forceful and sudden action or impact that is reminiscent of being pierced by a spear. This usage may refer to being metaphorically stabbed or struck by something, such as an idea, comment, or emotion that has a powerful effect on an individual.

    Overall, "speared" involves the physical act of thrusting a spear or weapon into a target, either literally or metaphorically.

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Etymology of SPEARED

The word "speared" originates from the Middle English word "spere", which evolved from the Old English word "sper" or "spere". This Old English term came from the Proto-Germanic word "*speri" meaning "javelin" or "spear". Ultimately, the Indo-European root "*sper-" referred to "spear" and is also related to words in other Germanic languages such as "Speer" in German and "spear" in Dutch and Swedish.

Conjugate verb Speared

CONDITIONAL

I would spear
we would spear
you would spear
he/she/it would spear
they would spear

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have speared
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he/she/it will have speared
they will have speared

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I spear
we spear
you spear
he/she/it spears
they spear

PRESENT PERFECT

I have speared
we have speared
you have speared
he/she/it has speared
they have speared
I am spearing
we are spearing
you are spearing
he/she/it is spearing
they are spearing
I was spearing
we were spearing
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they were spearing
I will be spearing
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I have been spearing
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I will have been spearing
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I would have speared
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