How Do You Spell EAVESDROPPED?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːvzdɹɒpt] (IPA)

The word "eavesdropped" is spelled with two "p's" at the end, which may be surprising to some people. However, this is because the base word "eavesdrop" actually ends in a consonant cluster of "p" and "d," and adding the "-ed" suffix requires an extra "p" to make the pronunciation clear. The IPA phonetic transcription for "eavesdropped" is /ˈiːvzdɹɒpt/, with the stress on the second syllable and the final "ed" pronounced as /t/ due to the preceding voiceless consonant.

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EAVESDROPPED Meaning and Definition

  1. Eavesdropped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "eavesdrop," which refers to the act of intentionally listening to a private conversation without the knowledge or consent of the people involved. The term originated from combining "eave," meaning the lower edge of a roof that overhangs the walls, with "drop," referring to the act of dropping down to secretly listen. Eavesdropping generally involves discreetly positioning oneself within close proximity to a conversation, whether by physically hiding or utilizing electronic means to intercept private communications, in order to gain information or insights not intended for one's knowledge.

    The act of eavesdropping is often regarded as unethical and intrusive as it violates someone's privacy and the expectation of confidential communication. It is typically associated with secrecy, stealth, and unauthorized surveillance. Eavesdropping can occur in various settings, such as public places, work environments, social gatherings, or even within one's domestic sphere. The intention behind eavesdropping can vary from satisfying curiosity to seeking strategic advantage or relevant information for personal gain.

    Legally, eavesdropping is often considered an invasion of privacy and may be prohibited under certain circumstances or in specific jurisdictions. Nonetheless, advancements in technology, such as wiretapping or remote surveillance, have made eavesdropping easier to execute, further emphasizing the importance of protecting one's private conversations from such unauthorized intrusions.

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Etymology of EAVESDROPPED

The word "eavesdropped" is derived from the combination of two older words: "eaves" and "drop".

The term "eaves" is derived from the Old English word "efes" or "efese", which referred to the edge of a roof that projects beyond the side of a building. It eventually evolved into the Middle English word "eves", with the same meaning.

The word "drop" comes from the Old English word "dropa", which means "to let fall" or "to fall in drops". It later developed into the Middle English word "droppe", still retaining similar meanings.

The verb form "eavesdrop" was first recorded in the late 16th century, combining the notion of standing under the eaves of a building and listening secretly. Over time, it evolved into "eavesdropped", denoting the past tense form of the verb.

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Conjugate verb Eavesdropped

CONDITIONAL

I would eavesdropped
you would eavesdropped
he/she/it would eavesdropped
we would eavesdropped
they would eavesdropped
I would eavesdrop
we would eavesdrop
you would eavesdrop
he/she/it would eavesdrop
they would eavesdrop

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you eavesdrop
we let´s eavesdrop

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to eavesdrop

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

eavesdropped

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I eavesdrop
you eavesdrop
he/she/it eavesdrops
we eavesdrop
they eavesdrop

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

eavesdropping

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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