How Do You Spell CLEAVING?

Pronunciation: [klˈiːvɪŋ] (IPA)

The word 'cleaving' is a verb that can be pronounced as /ˈkliːvɪŋ/. The first letter 'c' in 'cleaving' is pronounced as /k/ while the second 'e' and 'a' are pronounced as /iː/ and /eɪ/ respectively. The final letter 'ing' is pronounced as /ɪŋ/. The word 'cleaving' has two meanings, one relates to splitting something apart, and the other refers to sticking or adhering to something closely. The correct spelling of this word is important for proper communication in writing and speech.

CLEAVING Meaning and Definition

1. Cleaving is a verb that can have multiple interpretations depending on the context. In general terms, it refers to the act of splitting or dividing something with force or precision. It can also represent the act of adhering closely or steadfastly to someone or something.

   In the physical sense, cleaving often refers to the action of cutting or splitting an object with a sharp instrument, such as cleaving wood with an axe or cleaving meat with a chef's knife. It implies a deliberate and forceful separation into two or more parts, creating distinct entities. Cleaving can also describe the act of splitting or dividing something with precision or in a straight line.

   Metaphorically, cleaving can describe a strong emotional or psychological attachment to someone or something. It suggests a deep bond that is difficult to break or separate from. For example, a person might be described as cleaving to their family, indicating a strong and loyal connection. Additionally, cleaving can refer to a strong adherence to principles or beliefs, demonstrating an unwavering dedication or loyalty to a cause or ideology.

   In summary, cleaving encompasses the acts of dividing or splitting a physical object with force or precision, as well as adhering steadfastly to someone or something emotionally, psychologically, or ideologically.

Common Misspellings for CLEAVING

• cleanning
• coaving
• beleaving
• clening
• clading
• keaving
• claling
• lleaving
• elaving
• claiing
• clleaning
• cliaming
• releaving
• clreaing
• claeaning
• leaviing
• cleasing
• cloasing
• leaveing
• cleening
• leaviny
• cleaing
• clieaning
• sleeving
• cleavag
• cleaining
• leaaving
• clenaing
• leavin
• clearin
• clenning
• clearning
• clering
• cleaniing
• cleing
• cleiling
• cleeaning
• learving
• leiving
• leeaving
• leeving
• leacving
• kleading
• geaving
• cleanin
• cleaming
• bleving
• cleading
• cleraing
• cleafing
• cleavving
• upeaving
• clealiving
• clevinng
• cleavins
• Cledeing
• cleavinto
• Cheavins
• Craeaving
• Cleseing

Etymology of CLEAVING

The word "cleaving" has two different etymological origins, depending on its usage.

1. As a Verb:

The verb "cleaving" has Middle English origins and is derived from the Old English word "clēofan" which meant "to split" or "to divide". It is related to Old High German "klioban" and Old Norse "kljūfa". The Old English word itself is believed to come from the Proto-Germanic word "*kleubaną".

2. As a Noun:

The noun "cleaving" has a different etymology and is derived from the Old English word "cleofa", meaning "the cleft or split part". This noun is related to the verb "clēofan" mentioned above.

Both etymological roots ultimately trace back to the notion of splitting or dividing.

Similar spelling words for CLEAVING

• cleaning,
• Slaving,
• clubbing,
• leafing,
• Cloaking,
• leaving,
• Cleavenger,
• gleaming,
• clearing,
• Clawing,
• clapping,
• craving,
• clipping,
• clap on,
• clevinger.

Plural form of CLEAVING is CLEAVINGS

Conjugate verb Cleaving

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