How Do You Spell ATTRACTED?

Pronunciation: [ɐtɹˈaktɪd] (IPA)

The word "attracted" is spelled with a bold "t" sound inbetween two vowel sounds, which can sometimes cause confusion for English language learners. The IPA phonetic transcription for "attracted" is /əˈtræktɪd/, with the stressed syllable being the second syllable, "tract". The "t" sound inbetween the two vowel sounds is spelled with a double "t" to emphasize its presence, and the final "ed" sound is pronounced as a separate syllable, making the word three syllables in total.

ATTRACTED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "attracted" is an adjective that describes a state or condition where someone or something is drawn towards another person, object, or idea due to an inherent appeal or interest. It implies a sense of being captivated, intrigued, or enticed by someone or something.

   In the realm of relationships and interactions, being attracted refers to the emotional, physical, or intellectual appeal that one person feels towards another. It involves an involuntary deep interest and admiration that can arise from various qualities such as physical attractiveness, personality traits, shared values, or intellectual compatibility. Being attracted to someone often leads to a desire for closer proximity, personal connection, or even romantic involvement.

   The term can also be used in a broader sense, beyond personal relationships, to describe a natural propensity or inclination towards certain objects, activities, or ideas. For instance, individuals can be attracted to particular hobbies, career paths, styles of art or music, or even ideologies that resonate with them. This type of attraction is driven by personal preferences, individual taste, or a genuine fascination that reinforces one's sense of self-identity.

   Overall, being attracted conveys a fundamental sense of allure, fascination, or appeal that individuals experience when their interests, desires, or values align with someone or something else, whether it is in the realm of personal relationships or broader life experiences.

Top Common Misspellings for ATTRACTED *

• atracted 47.2103004%
• attacted 22.3175965%
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• atractted 1.7167381%
• attaracted 1.7167381%
• attrccted 1.7167381%
• atrracted 1.7167381%
• attractyed 1.7167381%
• attrached 1.2875536%
• attrackted 1.2875536%
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• attractived 0.4291845%
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• attrcted 0.858369%
• attractted 0.858369%
• attrqacted 0.858369%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of ATTRACTED

The word "attracted" originated from the Latin word "attrahere", which is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to") and "trahere" (meaning "draw"). The Latin term evolved into the Old French word "attraire" before being borrowed into English. The word "attract" has been used in English since the late 15th century, while the past participle form "attracted" emerged in the mid-17th century.

Conjugate verb Attracted

CONDITIONAL

I would attract

we would attract

you would attract

he/she/it would attract

they would attract

FUTURE

I will attract

we will attract

you will attract

he/she/it will attract

they will attract

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have attracted

we will have attracted

you will have attracted

he/she/it will have attracted

they will have attracted

PAST

I attracted

we attracted

you attracted

he/she/it attracted

they attracted

PAST PERFECT

I had attracted

we had attracted

you had attracted

he/she/it had attracted

they had attracted

PRESENT

I attract

we attract

you attract

he/she/it attracts

they attract

PRESENT PERFECT

I have attracted

we have attracted

you have attracted

he/she/it has attracted

they have attracted

I am attracting

we are attracting

you are attracting

he/she/it is attracting

they are attracting

I was attracting

we were attracting

you were attracting

he/she/it was attracting

they were attracting

I will be attracting

we will be attracting

you will be attracting

he/she/it will be attracting

they will be attracting

I have been attracting

we have been attracting

you have been attracting

he/she/it has been attracting

they have been attracting

I had been attracting

we had been attracting

you had been attracting

he/she/it had been attracting

they had been attracting

I will have been attracting

we will have been attracting

you will have been attracting

he/she/it will have been attracting

they will have been attracting

I would have attracted

we would have attracted

you would have attracted

he/she/it would have attracted

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I would be attracting

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he/she/it would be attracting

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I would have been attracting

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they would have been attracting