How Do You Spell DEAVE?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːv] (IPA)

The word "Deave" is a Scottish dialectal term used to mean "to deafen" or "to annoy with continual noise." The IPA phonetic transcription for Deave is /dɛv/, which represents the individual sounds that make up the word: "d" is pronounced as /d/, "e" is pronounced as /ɛ/ and "v" is pronounced as /v/. Although not commonly used outside of Scotland, the word "Deave" is still a part of Scottish heritage and dialect.

DEAVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Deave, often considered an obsolete term, is a verb that derives from Middle English and Old English origins. It refers to causing annoyance, distraction, or disturbance to someone with excessively loud noise, incessant chatter, or other forms of continuous disruption. It is often used in Scottish dialects.

    The word "deave" suggests a persistent or intrusive act of disturbance that hampers concentration, peace, or mental well-being. It implies a nuisance or irritation caused by distractions that distract one from their work, thoughts, or peaceful contemplation. For instance, the loud noise from ongoing construction near a workplace may deave the employees, hindering their ability to concentrate on their tasks. Similarly, a rowdy group of people engaging in boisterous conversation at a library can deave other visitors, making it impossible for them to focus on reading or studying.

    While "deave" is no longer commonly used in modern English, it continues to find relevance in certain regional dialects, literature, or historical texts. It captures the essence of being overwhelmed or annoyed due to continuous disturbances caused by noise or other disturbances. The term is significant in understanding the implications of perpetual noisy interruptions on mental peace, concentration, and overall well-being.

  2. To stupefy with noise.

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

Common Misspellings for DEAVE

  • dwave
  • ddave
  • d4ave
  • d3ave
  • dezve
  • desve
  • deqve
  • deavw
  • deavs
  • deavd
  • deavr
  • deav4
  • deav3
  • sdeave
  • dseave
  • xdeave
  • dxeave
  • dceave
  • fdeave
  • deavce

Etymology of DEAVE

The word "deave" comes from Middle English "daven" or "davenen", which evolved from Old English "dafian" or "dēafian". Its root can be traced back to the Germanic language family, where it is related to words such as German "taub" (deaf) and Dutch "doof" (deaf). Over time, "daven" transformed into "deave", which means to stun, deafen, or trouble someone with excessive noise.

Conjugate verb Deave

CONDITIONAL

I would deave
you would deave
he/she/it would deave
we would deave
they would deave

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be deaving
you would be deaving
he/she/it would be deaving
we would be deaving
they would be deaving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deave
you would have deave
he/she/it would have deave
we would have deave
they would have deave

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been deaving
you would have been deaving
he/she/it would have been deaving
we would have been deaving
they would have been deaving

FUTURE

I will deave
you will deave
he/she/it will deave
we will deave
they will deave

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deaving
you will be deaving
he/she/it will be deaving
we will be deaving
they will be deaving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deaved
you will have deaved
he/she/it will have deaved
we will have deaved
they will have deaved

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deaving
you will have been deaving
he/she/it will have been deaving
we will have been deaving
they will have been deaving

IMPERATIVE

you deave
we let´s deave

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deave

PAST

I deaved
you deaved
he/she/it deaved
we deaved
they deaved

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deaving
you were deaving
he/she/it was deaving
we were deaving
they were deaving

PAST PARTICIPLE

deaved

PAST PERFECT

I had deaved
you had deaved
he/she/it had deaved
we had deaved
they had deaved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deaving
you had been deaving
he/she/it had been deaving
we had been deaving
they had been deaving

PRESENT

I deave
you deave
he/she/it deaves
we deave
they deave

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deaving
you are deaving
he/she/it is deaving
we are deaving
they are deaving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deaving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deaved
you have deaved
he/she/it has deaved
we have deaved
they have deaved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deaving
you have been deaving
he/she/it has been deaving
we have been deaving
they have been deaving

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