How Do You Spell DAYDREAM?

Pronunciation: [dˈe͡ɪdɹiːm] (IPA)

The word "daydream" is spelled with a combination of letters that represents a particular sound in the English language. In phonetic transcription, the word is written as /deɪdriːm/. The first syllable - "day" - is pronounced with a diphthong, a combination of two vowel sounds (/eɪ/) that make up a single syllable. The second syllable - "dream" - is pronounced with a long vowel sound followed by the sound /m/. The spelling of "daydream" accurately reflects its pronunciation, making it a great example of the importance of proper spelling in conveying meaning.

DAYDREAM Meaning and Definition

1. Daydream is a noun that refers to a pleasant or vividly imagined series of thoughts or fantasies that occur while awake. It involves being lost in one's thoughts and creating mental images and scenarios that allow individuals to escape reality temporarily. Daydreams are often triggered by external stimuli such as music, a picturesque view, or simply the mind wandering aimlessly.

   As a verb, daydream means to engage in this act of fantasizing or indulging in the thoughts and images created by the mind. It involves allowing oneself to drift into an imaginative state, often resulting in a break from concentration or focus on the present moment.

   Daydreaming is commonly seen as a harmless and natural form of mental escapism, providing temporary respite from mundane tasks or stressful situations. It can foster creativity, problem-solving, and introspection. However, excessive daydreaming can sometimes hinder productivity and engagement with the real world.

   Although daydreams are often associated with positive emotions, they can also vary in content and intensity. Some daydreams may revolve around personal desires, ambitions, or aspirations, while others may reflect fears, anxieties, or unrealistic scenarios. Daydreams can vary greatly in their duration, from fleeting and brief thoughts to prolonged, intricate narratives.

Common Misspellings for DAYDREAM

• daydrems
• daydreamin
• adream
• ddream
• daydrem
• daydreamm
• daydreim
• daydremt
• daydremd
• Daydreme
• daydremme
• deydreamm
• daydreamie

Etymology of DAYDREAM

The word "daydream" originated from Middle English, which combined the words "day" and "dream". "Day" is derived from the Old English word "dæg", while "dream" is derived from the Old English word "drēam". The term evolved from the Old English phrase "dægdrēam", which meant "joy, pleasure, or ecstasy experienced during the day". Over time, this phrase developed into the word "daydream", referring to a semi-conscious and imaginative state experienced during waking hours.

Idioms with the word DAYDREAM

• daydream about (someone or something) The idiom "daydream about (someone or something)" means to indulge in pleasant, imaginative thoughts or fantasies about a specific person or thing while awake, often as a form of escape or distraction from one's present reality. It refers to the act of mentally drifting away from one's immediate surroundings and getting lost in thoughts or visions that bring happiness or excitement.
• daydream about sm or sth The idiom "daydream about someone or something" refers to the act of indulging in pleasant or imaginative thoughts or fantasies about a particular person or object while awake. It implies being lost in thoughts or visions about someone or something, often resulting in a distraction from one's current situation or obligations.
• daydream about The idiom "daydream about" means to fantasize or indulge in pleasant thoughts or fantasies about something while being awake and conscious. It refers to the act of mentally escaping from reality and envisioning happy or desired situations.

Similar spelling words for DAYDREAM

• daydreamed,
• daydreamer,
• daydreaming,
• Daydreams.

Plural form of DAYDREAM is DAYDREAMS

Conjugate verb Daydream

CONDITIONAL

I would daydream

you would daydream

he/she/it would daydream

we would daydream

they would daydream

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be daydreaming

you would be daydreaming

he/she/it would be daydreaming

we would be daydreaming

they would be daydreaming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have daydream

you would have daydream

he/she/it would have daydream

we would have daydream

they would have daydream

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been daydreaming

you would have been daydreaming

he/she/it would have been daydreaming

we would have been daydreaming

they would have been daydreaming

FUTURE

I will daydream

you will daydream

he/she/it will daydream

we will daydream

they will daydream

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be daydreaming

you will be daydreaming

he/she/it will be daydreaming

we will be daydreaming

they will be daydreaming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have daydreamed

you will have daydreamed

he/she/it will have daydreamed

we will have daydreamed

they will have daydreamed

I will have daydreamed, will have daydreamt

we will have daydreamed, will have daydreamt

you will have daydreamed, will have daydreamt

he/she/it will have daydreamed, will have daydreamt

they will have daydreamed, will have daydreamt

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been daydreaming

you will have been daydreaming

he/she/it will have been daydreaming

we will have been daydreaming

they will have been daydreaming

IMPERATIVE

you daydream

we let´s daydream

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to daydream

PAST

I daydreamed

you daydreamed

he/she/it daydreamed

we daydreamed

they daydreamed

I daydreamed, daydreamt

we daydreamed, daydreamt

you daydreamed, daydreamt

he/she/it daydreamed, daydreamt

they daydreamed, daydreamt

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was daydreaming

you were daydreaming

he/she/it was daydreaming

we were daydreaming

they were daydreaming

PAST PARTICIPLE

daydreamed

PAST PERFECT

I had daydreamed

you had daydreamed

he/she/it had daydreamed

we had daydreamed

they had daydreamed

I had daydreamt, had daydreamed

we had daydreamt, had daydreamed

you had daydreamt, had daydreamed

he/she/it had daydreamt, had daydreamed

they had daydreamt, had daydreamed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been daydreaming

you had been daydreaming

he/she/it had been daydreaming

we had been daydreaming

they had been daydreaming

PRESENT

I daydream

you daydream

he/she/it daydreams

we daydream

they daydream

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am daydreaming

you are daydreaming

he/she/it is daydreaming

we are daydreaming

they are daydreaming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

daydreaming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have daydreamed

you have daydreamed

he/she/it has daydreamed

we have daydreamed

they have daydreamed

I have daydreamt, have daydreamed

we have daydreamt, have daydreamed

you have daydreamt, have daydreamed

he/she/it has daydreamt, has daydreamed

they have daydreamt, have daydreamed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been daydreaming

you have been daydreaming

he/she/it has been daydreaming

we have been daydreaming

they have been daydreaming

I would have daydreamt, would have daydreamed

we would have daydreamt, would have daydreamed

you would have daydreamt, would have daydreamed

he/she/it would have daydreamt, would have daydreamed

they would have daydreamt, would have daydreamed