How Do You Spell CLEAVED?

Pronunciation: [klˈiːvd] (IPA)

The word "cleaved" is a strange case in English spelling. Its pronunciation is /kliːvd/ (kleeved), and it means "split in two." The peculiar thing about this word is that it is spelled identically to a different past tense form of a verb, "cleaved," whose pronunciation is /kliːvd/ (klyved), and its meaning is "adhered strongly to." The context in which it is used determines which pronunciation and meaning apply, as it is impossible to differentiate the two from the spelling alone.

CLEAVED Meaning and Definition

1. Cleaved is a verb with multiple definitions depending on the context. One definition refers to the act of cutting or splitting something apart with force, usually in a straight line or along a natural separation. For example, a butcher may cleave a large piece of meat into smaller portions using a sharp knife. In this sense, cleaved implies a deliberate and forceful action to separate an object into distinct parts.

   Another definition of cleaved is used in geology and refers to the splitting or fracturing of rocks along natural planes or weaknesses. This can occur due to various natural processes such as tectonic movements or erosion. In this context, cleaved describes the tendency of rocks to break apart along predetermined lines, resulting in flat surfaces or sheets.

   Additionally, cleaved can also mean to adhere strongly to something or remain attached firmly. For instance, if two substances are fused together tightly, they can be said to be cleaved. Alternatively, this definition can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong emotional or psychological attachment to someone or something.

   Overall, the term cleaved refers to an act of splitting or separating objects forcefully, the tendency of rocks to break along natural planes, or the strong attachment between substances or individuals. The specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

2. • Did cleave.

   • Divided by force.

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

Common Misspellings for CLEAVED

• cleosed
• cllaed
• clearead
• cleard
• kleave
• sleaved
• cleareed
• releaved
• clearned
• clened
• clenned
• clenaed
• cleered
• plaved
• cliamed
• cleavege
• claded
• clearded
• cleaded
• beleaved
• bleoved
• cleened
• cleraed
• cleavag
• cleand
• cleanned
• cleavge
• clered
• cleeaned
• clead
• cleaered
• cleased
• claaed
• clesed
• leavet
• claled
• cloved
• cleaed
• cleaweed
• cleavd
• cleaverd
• cleavede
• cmeaved
• sleajed
• cleasee
• cleavared
• clefted
• cleveed
• cleneed
• Eleavee
• chevved
• cleefed
• Ycleaped
• Clehpied
• creavee

Etymology of CLEAVED

The word "cleaved" has two distinct etymological roots, each giving rise to different meanings.

1. "Cleaved" as a past tense of the verb "cleave" meaning to split or divide something. This usage comes from Middle English "cleven" or "cleoven", which can be traced back to Old English "cleofian". The Old English word was derived from Proto-Germanic "kleuban", which meant "to stick" or "to adhere". The sense of sticking or adhering eventually evolved into the idea of splitting or dividing, giving us the modern meaning of "cleave".

2. "Cleaved" as a past participle of the verb "cleave" meaning to adhere closely, usually in the context of being deeply attached to something or someone emotionally.

Similar spelling words for CLEAVED

• clavette,
• leafed,
• clipped,
• cleaned,
• clever,
• cleaver.

Conjugate verb Cleaved

CONDITIONAL

I would cleave

we would cleave

you would cleave

he/she/it would cleave

they would cleave

FUTURE

I will cleave

we will cleave

you will cleave

he/she/it will cleave

they will cleave

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cleft, will have cleaved

we will have cleft, will have cleaved

you will have cleft, will have cleaved

he/she/it will have cleft, will have cleaved

they will have cleft, will have cleaved

PAST

I cleft, cleaved

we cleft, cleaved

you cleft, cleaved

he/she/it cleft, cleaved

they cleft, cleaved

PAST PERFECT

I had cleaved, had cleft

we had cleaved, had cleft

you had cleaved, had cleft

he/she/it had cleaved, had cleft

they had cleaved, had cleft

PRESENT

I cleave

we cleave

you cleave

he/she/it cleaves

they cleave

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cleaved, have cleft

we have cleaved, have cleft

you have cleaved, have cleft

he/she/it has cleaved, has cleft

they have cleaved, have cleft

I am cleaving

we are cleaving

you are cleaving

he/she/it is cleaving

they are cleaving

I was cleaving

we were cleaving

you were cleaving

he/she/it was cleaving

they were cleaving

I will be cleaving

we will be cleaving

you will be cleaving

he/she/it will be cleaving

they will be cleaving

I have been cleaving

we have been cleaving

you have been cleaving

he/she/it has been cleaving

they have been cleaving

I had been cleaving

we had been cleaving

you had been cleaving

he/she/it had been cleaving

they had been cleaving

I will have been cleaving

we will have been cleaving

you will have been cleaving

he/she/it will have been cleaving

they will have been cleaving

I would have cleaved, would have cleft

we would have cleaved, would have cleft

you would have cleaved, would have cleft

he/she/it would have cleaved, would have cleft

they would have cleaved, would have cleft

I would be cleaving

we would be cleaving

you would be cleaving

he/she/it would be cleaving

they would be cleaving

I would have been cleaving

we would have been cleaving

you would have been cleaving

he/she/it would have been cleaving

they would have been cleaving