How Do You Spell BLOAT?

Pronunciation: [blˈə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The word "bloat" is spelled with five letters, but the phonetic transcription (IPA) reveals its pronunciation to be more complex. The word is pronounced /bloʊt/, with the "o" representing the diphthong /oʊ/ and the "a" being silent. The "t" at the end of the word is also silent, making the final sound /bloʊ/. The word can be used as a verb, meaning to become swollen or to cause something to become swollen, often related to excessive eating or drinking.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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Conjugate verb
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BLOAT Meaning and Definition

  1. Bloat refers to a condition of excessive or abnormal swelling or enlargement, typically caused by an accumulation of fluid, gas, or other substances within a body part or organ. It can occur in various parts of the body, including the abdomen, legs, face, or other regions, resulting in a visibly distended or swollen appearance.

    In medical terms, bloat can specifically refer to a condition called abdominal bloating, which is characterized by the buildup of gas in the digestive system. This can lead to discomfort, a feeling of fullness or tightness, and visible swelling in the abdomen.

    Beyond medical contexts, bloat can also describe a state of excessive or unnecessary enlargement, often used metaphorically. For example, in the world of technology and computing, bloat can refer to the presence of excessive or unnecessary features, features that slow down performance, or software that requires a significant amount of system resources.

    On a more abstract level, bloat can describe an inflated, pompous, or exaggerated quality, such as in language or speech. It is often associated with a lack of conciseness, verbosity, or using overly complex or convoluted sentences or expressions.

    Overall, bloat can refer to physical swelling or enlargement, the buildup of gas in the abdomen, excessive features or requirements in technology, or inflated and convoluted language or expressions.

  2. To swell; to puff up; to make vain; to grow turgid.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BLOAT

Etymology of BLOAT

The word bloat originated in the late 16th century and is believed to have evolved from the Middle English word bloaten, which means to inflate or to swell. This Middle English term derived from the Old Norse word blautr or blotr, meaning soft or flabby. The Old Norse word, in turn, can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *blautaz, with a similar meaning of swollen or puffy. Ultimately, the word bloat stems from the Proto-Indo-European root *bhleu- or *bhlew-, from which several related words emerged across different languages with the general sense of to swell or to blow up.

Similar spelling words for BLOAT

Plural form of BLOAT is BLOATS

Conjugate verb Bloat

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bloated
you would have bloated
he/she/it would have bloated
we would have bloated
they would have bloated
I would have bloat
you would have bloat
he/she/it would have bloat
we would have bloat
they would have bloat

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bloating
you would have been bloating
he/she/it would have been bloating
we would have been bloating
they would have been bloating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bloating
you would be bloating
he/she/it would be bloating
we would be bloating
they would be bloating

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

we Let's bloat
you bloat
we let´s bloat

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bloat

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

bloated

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I bloat
you bloat
he/she/it bloats
we bloat
they bloat

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bloating

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bloat

SIMPLE PAST

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

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