How Do You Spell DEFIED?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "defied" (/dɪˈfaɪd/) is spelled with a "d" and "f" followed by "ie" and "d". The "ie" combination creates the "long i" sound, which is why "defied" is pronounced with a "die" sound. The "d" and "f" sounds are also important in distinguishing the word from "defy" which has a similar pronunciation but different meaning. To spell "defied" correctly, it is important to remember the order of the letters and the unique sound created by the "ie" combination.

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DEFIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Defied (verb):

    1. To resist or refuse to obey or conform to someone or something's authority, commands, or expectations, often in a bold or open manner. It implies a willful act of rebellion or refusal to submit.

    Example: Despite repeated warnings, the daredevil defied all rules and continued to perform dangerous stunts.

    2. To challenge the power or ability of someone or something in a defiant manner. It involves openly opposing or standing up against something or someone, often perceived as superior or dominant.

    Example: The underdog team defied all odds and defeated the reigning champions, shocking everyone.

    3. To seem impossible or be contrary to logical expectations or common knowledge. It refers to an act or event that is unexpected or goes against established norms.

    Example: The fragile structure defied all scientific predictions by withstanding the hurricane's devastating force.

    4. To resist or withstand something, often in a determined or persistent manner. It suggests a strong opposition against unfavorable circumstances or situations.

    Example: The courageous activists defied the harsh weather conditions and marched for miles, demanding justice.

    In essence, to defy not only implies disobeying authority but also encompasses acts of challenging expectations, surpassing obstacles, and standing up against opposition. It signifies a bold and often courageous act of going against prevailing norms or perceived limits to achieve one's own goals or principles.

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Etymology of DEFIED

The word "defied" is derived from the Old French term "defier" which means "to challenge" or "to provoke". This Old French term can be traced back to the Latin word "disfidare" which is a combination of the prefix "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") and "fidus" (meaning "faithful" or "trust"). Over time, the meaning of "defied" has evolved to refer to resisting or openly disobeying something or someone, rather than challenging or provoking.

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Conjugate verb Defied

CONDITIONAL

I would defied
you would defied
he/she/it would defied
we would defied
they would defied
I would defy
we would defy
you would defy
he/she/it would defy
they would defy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you defy
we let´s defy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to defy

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

defied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I defy
you defy
he/she/it defies
we defy
they defy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

defying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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