How Do You Spell BESTRIDDEN?

Pronunciation: [bɪstɹˈɪdən] (IPA)

The word "Bestridden" is spelled as /bɪˈstrɪdn/. It is a past participle of the verb "bestride," which means to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something. This unusual word is formed by combining the prefix "be-" with "stride." The prefix "be-" is used to indicate the completion of an action, in this case, the act of riding. Despite its complexity, "bestridden" is still used in modern English, although it is not as common as other verbs of motion, such as "ridden" or "ridden on."

BESTRIDDEN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "bestridden" is an adjective derived from the verb "bestride," which refers to the action of sitting or standing with a leg on each side of something, such as a saddle or a horse. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to dominating or controlling a situation or circumstance.

   "Bestridden" can be understood as describing a person or object that is placed or positioned between two things, balancing or straddling them. It implies that the individual or object is in a state of control, balance, or authority over the two entities or sides involved.

   In a literal context, "bestridden" can be used to illustrate someone sitting astride a horse or any other riding animal, a bicycle, or something with a similar design that allows for straddling. It signifies the posture or position of the person with one leg on each side, spanning the object to maintain stability and control.

   Figuratively, "bestridden" can describe a situation where a person or entity dominates, oversees, or governs two opposing sides or aspects. It suggests a sense of authority, superiority, or influence over the conflicting or related elements, representing a state of equilibrium or control.

   At its core, "bestridden" embodies the idea of being positioned or situated between two sides or objects, whether physically or metaphorically, and conveys the notions of balance, control, and domination.

Common Misspellings for BESTRIDDEN

• bestrided
• vestridden
• nestridden
• hestridden
• gestridden
• bwstridden
• bsstridden
• bdstridden
• brstridden
• b4stridden
• b3stridden
• beatridden
• beztridden
• beetridden
• bestrideen
• beestridden
• bestradled
• Besterdden
• Bestridan
• Bestredden
• bestriddin
• beestriddin
• bestriddon
• biestriddon

Etymology of BESTRIDDEN

The word "bestridden" is derived from the combination of two elements: "be-" and "stridden".

1. "Be-" is a prefix in Old English, which means "over", "about", or "around". It is commonly used to intensify the meaning of the base word or to indicate a state or condition.

2. "Stridden" is the past participle of the verb "stride", which also comes from Old English. "Stride" means to take long steps or to move quickly or confidently. The word "stride" itself comes from the Proto-Germanic word "strīdaną" which means "to stride, to tread".

Therefore, when these two elements are combined, "bestridden" literally means "to be over or about having taken long steps, moved quickly or confidently".

Similar spelling word for BESTRIDDEN

• bestride.

Conjugate verb Bestridden

CONDITIONAL

I would bestridden

you would bestridden

he/she/it would bestridden

we would bestridden

they would bestridden

I would bestride

we would bestride

you would bestride

he/she/it would bestride

they would bestride

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bestriding

you would be bestriding

he/she/it would be bestriding

we would be bestriding

they would be bestriding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bestridden

you would have bestridden

he/she/it would have bestridden

we would have bestridden

they would have bestridden

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bestriding

you would have been bestriding

he/she/it would have been bestriding

we would have been bestriding

they would have been bestriding

FUTURE

I will bestride

you will bestride

he/she/it will bestride

we will bestride

they will bestride

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bestriding

you will be bestriding

he/she/it will be bestriding

we will be bestriding

they will be bestriding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bestridden

you will have bestridden

he/she/it will have bestridden

we will have bestridden

they will have bestridden

I will have bestridden, will have strided

we will have bestridden, will have strided

you will have bestridden, will have strided

he/she/it will have bestridden, will have strided

they will have bestridden, will have strided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bestriding

you will have been bestriding

he/she/it will have been bestriding

we will have been bestriding

they will have been bestriding

IMPERATIVE

you bestride

we let´s bestride

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bestride

PAST

I bestrode

you bestrode

he/she/it bestrode

we bestrode

they bestrode

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bestriding

you were bestriding

he/she/it was bestriding

we were bestriding

they were bestriding

PAST PARTICIPLE

bestridden

PAST PERFECT

I had bestridden

you had bestridden

he/she/it had bestridden

we had bestridden

they had bestridden

I had bestridden, had strided

we had bestridden, had strided

you had bestridden, had strided

he/she/it had bestridden, had strided

they had bestridden, had strided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bestriding

you had been bestriding

he/she/it had been bestriding

we had been bestriding

they had been bestriding

PRESENT

I bestride

you bestride

he/she/it bestrides

we bestride

they bestride

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bestriding

you are bestriding

he/she/it is bestriding

we are bestriding

they are bestriding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bestriding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bestridden

you have bestridden

he/she/it has bestridden

we have bestridden

they have bestridden

I have bestridden, have strided

we have bestridden, have strided

you have bestridden, have strided

he/she/it has bestridden, has strided

they have bestridden, have strided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bestriding

you have been bestriding

he/she/it has been bestriding

we have been bestriding

they have been bestriding

I would have bestridden, would have strided

we would have bestridden, would have strided

you would have bestridden, would have strided

he/she/it would have bestridden, would have strided

they would have bestridden, would have strided