How Do You Spell CHAINS?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪnz] (IPA)

Chains (/tʃeɪnz/) are a series of connected links or rings, commonly used for binding or securing items. The word is spelled with a "ch" at the beginning, which is pronounced as /tʃ/. The vowel sound in the first syllable is a long "a" sound, represented in the IPA as /eɪ/. The second syllable uses the sound /ɪ/ to represent the short "i" sound. The final "s" is pronounced as /z/, as it follows a voiced consonant. The word "chains" is a common term used in a variety of settings, from industrial to fashion.

CHAINS Meaning and Definition

1. Chains refer to a series of connected or interlinked metal links or rings that are commonly used for binding or restraining objects. They are typically made of strong materials like steel, iron, or other alloys. Chains are known for their strength and durability, making them widely utilized in various industries and applications.

   One of the primary purposes of chains is to secure or immobilize objects or beings. They are used in numerous contexts, ranging from those involving heavy-duty tasks to more common everyday uses. Chains are often seen in transportation, such as securing cargo or towing vehicles. They are employed in mechanical and engineering applications, providing a means of power transfer or allowing the movement of different parts within a system. In construction, chains are utilized for lifting and moving heavy materials or equipment.

   Furthermore, chains can have metaphorical meanings. They might symbolize oppression, confinement, or restriction when referring to the constraints imposed on individuals or societies. In this context, the metaphorical "chains" represent a lack of freedom, independence, or autonomy.

   The word "chains" can also be used figuratively in expressions like "breaking the chains" or "being bound by chains of habit," implying breaking free from constraints or limiting habits in order to achieve personal growth or change. These expressions highlight the idea of liberation and escape from self-imposed or external limitations.

   Overall, chains have both literal and metaphorical implications, appearing in various practical and abstract contexts.

Top Common Misspellings for CHAINS *

• chians 30.4347826%
• chaines 30.4347826%
• chans 21.7391304%
• hains 13.0434782%
• chanes 4.347826%

* 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.

Other Common Misspellings for CHAINS

• chiin
• chikins
• chamions
• thaings
• chainbw
• cahins
• chani
• chavas
• cheaing
• chopins
• chaois
• chaus
• chasin
• chainese
• chrons
• chiina
• shawns
• chacnes
• chanin
• chaious
• chanse
• chainges
• chasn
• chaind
• chaings
• chainti
• chlings
• chaince
• chainge
• chaous
• chaiin
• chaios
• chapions
• chiain
• chaina
• cheifs
• shauns
• chsaing
• chanc
• chinse
• charns
• chaing
• cains
• chanins
• chagnes
• shairs
• chais
• chanis
• chacing
• hainus
• chaion
• uchins
• chariss
• chancs
• chaenl
• choais
• chaiss
• chahna
• Chayne
• Ahaine
• chaiym
• chawnn
• Chaunsy
• chaynd
• Channi
• chainy
• chiens
• chaids
• chons
• khaiks
• chalius
• chainar
• chavuins
• Chapine
• Chaiat
• Chainers
• Chaink
• Thainz
• Haino
• Chaitd
• Bhamins
• Chaiah
• chukins
• Chaivens
• Chavions
• Chaveins
• Cheavins
• chiecy
• chieks
• Ichtins

Etymology of CHAINS

The word "chains" originated from the Old English word "cēnlas", which was derived from the Latin word "catēna". This Latin word also gave rise to the Old French word "chaeines", which later evolved into the Middle English word "chain". Ultimately, it goes back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kat- meaning "to twist" or "to bind".

Similar spelling words for CHAINS

• chink,
• chinese,
• chuang,
• chewink,
• chewing,
• chinch,
• SHINS,
• Ching,
• ch'ing,
• chinnici,
• Chiang,
• chain saw,
• CHINS,
• chainsaw,
• churns,
• chain,
• chinos.

Conjugate verb Chains

CONDITIONAL

I would chain

we would chain

you would chain

he/she/it would chain

they would chain

FUTURE

I will chain

we will chain

you will chain

he/she/it will chain

they will chain

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chained

we will have chained

you will have chained

he/she/it will have chained

they will have chained

PAST

I chained

we chained

you chained

he/she/it chained

they chained

PAST PERFECT

I had chained

we had chained

you had chained

he/she/it had chained

they had chained

PRESENT

I chain

we chain

you chain

he/she/it chains

they chain

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chained

we have chained

you have chained

he/she/it has chained

they have chained

I am chaining

we are chaining

you are chaining

he/she/it is chaining

they are chaining

I was chaining

we were chaining

you were chaining

he/she/it was chaining

they were chaining

I will be chaining

we will be chaining

you will be chaining

he/she/it will be chaining

they will be chaining

I have been chaining

we have been chaining

you have been chaining

he/she/it has been chaining

they have been chaining

I had been chaining

we had been chaining

you had been chaining

he/she/it had been chaining

they had been chaining

I will have been chaining

we will have been chaining

you will have been chaining

he/she/it will have been chaining

they will have been chaining

I would have chained

we would have chained

you would have chained

he/she/it would have chained

they would have chained

I would be chaining

we would be chaining

you would be chaining

he/she/it would be chaining

they would be chaining

I would have been chaining

we would have been chaining

you would have been chaining

he/she/it would have been chaining

they would have been chaining