How Do You Spell CLEFT?

Pronunciation: [klˈɛft] (IPA)

The word "cleft" is typically spelled with the consonants /kl/ and the diphthong /ɛft/. This results in the IPA transcription of /klɛft/. The initial /kl/ sound is made by combining the two separate sounds of a hard /k/ and a liquid /l/. The word is pronounced with a short vowel sound in the initial syllable, which is followed by a diphthong that includes both an "eh" and "f" sound. "Cleft" typically means a split or a separation, most commonly used in reference to rocks or bones.

CLEFT Meaning and Definition

1. Cleft is a term that can be used as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, cleft refers to a crack, fissure, or split in an object, particularly in the earth's surface, a rock, or a material surface. It signifies a separation or separation line that may occur naturally or be caused by external factors. For example, a cleft in a mountain range would indicate a deep narrow valley or gorge running between peaks.

   Alternatively, cleft can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is divided or split, often indicating a distinct separation or opening. For instance, a cleft lip refers to a physical condition where the upper lip has a gap or opening that is not fully formed during fetal development. Similarly, a cleft palate refers to a congenital anomaly where the roof of the mouth is not fully closed.

   Moreover, cleft can be metaphorically used to describe a divide or separation in non-physical contexts. For instance, an organization or a community can have a cleft, indicating a division or disagreement within its members. It implies a significant rift or schism that may affect unity or cohesion.

   Overall, whether used as a noun or an adjective, cleft denotes a split, crack, or separation, whether physical or metaphorical, that exists within an object, structure, or abstract concept.

2. • Did cleave.

   • Divided by force.

   • A crack; a gap; a crevice.

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

Top Common Misspellings for CLEFT *

• clift 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for CLEFT

• clet
• clifft
• lleft
• loeft
• lefft
• lieft
• clent
• lefet
• cliebt
• colekt
• leift
• cleff
• ileft
• cllent
• carft
• cliemt
• myleft
• dleft
• lewft
• colect
• lefto
• cleint
• cleart
• leftt
• oleft
• lelft
• cliet
• clifts
• rleft
• klept
• cleet
• cloet
• llift
• lefta
• clete
• lecft
• cloent
• laeft
• clset
• eleft
• clevr
• crefit
• lerft
• leeft
• cluent
• kleft
• cheft
• clemet
• leaft
• cllect
• lkeft
• klet
• releft
• aleft
• alefe
• cleaft
• clett
• clefty
• clgft
• clesg
• cledg
• clieft
• rfeft
• Cleva
• alefo
• clefte
• arleft
• clutt
• clepp
• nleft
• coefe
• ClEUY
• cBEFM
• cvefd
• ceefo
• ilett
• clifti
• yclept
• clefted
• dlefth
• clubeft
• Clevl
• cyeff
• clefftd
• ycledt

Etymology of CLEFT

The word "cleft" has its origins in Old English. It comes from the Old English word "cloft" or "cleoft", which means a split or fissure. This Old English word itself originated from the Proto-Germanic word "kluftaz", meaning a cleft or chasm. The word has remained largely unchanged in its meaning and pronunciation over the centuries, still referring to a narrow opening or a split between two parts.

Idioms with the word CLEFT

• be in a cleft stick The idiom "be in a cleft stick" means to be in a difficult or troublesome situation from which it is hard to escape or find a satisfactory solution. It implies being caught between two equally challenging choices or caught in a dilemma with no favorable options.
• in a cleft stick The idiom "in a cleft stick" refers to being in a difficult or challenging situation where one is caught between two equally undesirable options, making it hard to find a satisfactory resolution. It implies a sense of being trapped or stuck, unable to easily escape or find a favorable outcome.
• be (or be caught) in a cleft stick The idiom "be (or be caught) in a cleft stick" means to be in a difficult or tricky situation where one is faced with two equally undesirable options or choices. It refers to a metaphorical situation where a person feels trapped or stuck between two conflicting or uncomfortable situations, and any decision they make will have negative consequences. Essentially, it implies being in a no-win situation.
• be (caught) in a cleft stick The idiom "be (caught) in a cleft stick" refers to being in a difficult or compromising situation with no easy or favorable options available. It conveys a sense of being trapped or caught between two equally unappealing choices or circumstances.

Similar spelling words for CLEFT

• clot,
• Clifton,
• lift,
• Clift,
• clopton,
• clef,
• loft,
• left.

Plural form of CLEFT is CLEFTS

Conjugate verb Cleft

CONDITIONAL

I would cleft

you would cleft

he/she/it would cleft

we would cleft

they would cleft

I would cleave

we would cleave

you would cleave

he/she/it would cleave

they would cleave

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be cleaving

you would be cleaving

he/she/it would be cleaving

we would be cleaving

they would be cleaving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cleft

you would have cleft

he/she/it would have cleft

we would have cleft

they would have cleft

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been cleaving

you would have been cleaving

he/she/it would have been cleaving

we would have been cleaving

they would have been cleaving

FUTURE

I will cleave

you will cleave

he/she/it will cleave

we will cleave

they will cleave

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cleaving

you will be cleaving

he/she/it will be cleaving

we will be cleaving

they will be cleaving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cleaved

you will have cleaved

he/she/it will have cleaved

we will have cleaved

they will have cleaved

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cleaving

you will have been cleaving

he/she/it will have been cleaving

we will have been cleaving

they will have been cleaving

IMPERATIVE

you cleave

we let´s cleave

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cleave

PAST

I cleaved

you cleaved

he/she/it cleaved

we cleaved

they cleaved

I cleft, cleaved

we cleft, cleaved

you cleft, cleaved

he/she/it cleft, cleaved

they cleft, cleaved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cleaving

you were cleaving

he/she/it was cleaving

we were cleaving

they were cleaving

PAST PARTICIPLE

cleaved

PAST PERFECT

I had cleaved

you had cleaved

he/she/it had cleaved

we had cleaved

they had cleaved

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cleaving

you had been cleaving

he/she/it had been cleaving

we had been cleaving

they had been cleaving

PRESENT

I cleave

you cleave

he/she/it cleaves

we cleave

they cleave

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cleaving

you are cleaving

he/she/it is cleaving

we are cleaving

they are cleaving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cleaving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cleaved

you have cleaved

he/she/it has cleaved

we have cleaved

they have cleaved

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cleaving

you have been cleaving

he/she/it has been cleaving

we have been cleaving

they 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