How Do You Spell DREE?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈiː] (IPA)

Dree is a five-letter word that is pronounced as /driː/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word shows a long "e" sound in the second position, which indicates that it is spelled with two "e's." In English, the "ee" sound is represented in multiple ways, including double "e," "ea," and "ie." Dree is a relatively uncommon word that means tedious or slow-moving, and its spelling reflects the peculiarities of the English language and its various influences.

DREE Meaning and Definition

  1. Dree is a verb that is derived from Middle English and Scotch dialects. It is often used with the phrase "to dree one's weird" or simply "to dree" and has multiple meanings and connotations.

    One definition of dree is to experience or endure something difficult, tedious, or unpleasant. It implies a sense of weariness, patience, and perseverance in the face of adversity. In this context, it is often associated with patiently enduring a certain fate or a difficult period of life. For example, one might say, "She had to dree the long and tiring journey back home."

    Another dimension of dree is related to the act of carrying out a task slowly and steadily. It can mean to proceed at a measured pace, taking careful steps and exercising caution. For instance, someone might say, "He dreed his way through the treacherous path in the dark forest."

    Furthermore, dree can also be used to describe the act of contemplating, musing, or pondering. It suggests a state of reflection and deep thought. This usage often implies a sense of solitude or introspection. For instance, one might say, "She sat by the riverbank, dreeing on the meaning of life."

    Overall, dree encapsulates notions of endurance, patience, carefulness, and contemplation. It represents a multifaceted verb that is employed to convey different shades of meaning depending on the context.

Common Misspellings for DREE

  • drfee
  • dtree
  • drtee
  • d5ree
  • dr5ee
  • d4ree
  • dr4ee
  • drsee
  • dre4e
  • dr3ee
  • dre3e
  • dree4
  • dree3
  • rdee
  • D2ee
  • Dbee
  • Dzee
  • d ree
  • dr ee
  • dre e

Etymology of DREE

The word "dree" has its origins in Middle English. It derives from the Old English "dreogan", which means "to suffer, endure, or bear a burden". Over time, the word evolved and eventually took on the meaning of "to be in a state of sadness, sorrow, or hardship". The word "dree" is commonly used in Scottish and Northern English dialects, and it is still in use today.

Similar spelling words for DREE

Conjugate verb Dree

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you dree
we let´s dree

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dree

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

dreed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I dree
you dree
he/she/it drees
we dree
they dree

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dreeing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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