How Do You Spell JADE?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈe͡ɪd] (IPA)

Jade is a four-letter word that is often spelled correctly, but sometimes can be challenging due to its tricky phonetic transcription: /dʒeɪd/. The ‘j’ sound in Jade is represented in IPA by a phoneme ‘dʒ,’ which is a voiced palato-alveolar affricate. The ‘eɪ’ in jade represents a long vowel sound and is pronounced as previously mentioned. Finally, the ‘d’ at the end of jade represents a voiced alveolar stop. Overall, "jade" can become an easy word to spell once familiar with its phonetic transcription.

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JADE Meaning and Definition

  1. Jade is a noun that refers to a hard, typically green-colored stone that is renowned for its beauty and durability. It is composed of either jadeite or nephrite minerals and has been used for centuries in decorative and ornamental objects, as well as in jewelry and carvings. The color of jade can vary from light, almost translucent, pale green to a deep, rich, and vibrant green. It can also occur in shades of white, gray, and even lavender.

    Beyond its aesthetic allure, jade holds cultural and symbolic significance in many societies. In Eastern cultures, jade is often associated with purity, harmony, and good fortune. It has been cherished as a symbol of wisdom, balance, and virtue. Historically, it has been used as a talisman or amulet to ward off evil and bring protection.

    The term "jade" can also be used as a verb meaning to exhaust or to wear out someone or something. In this context, it implies a sense of weariness or boredom. For example, one might say, "The monotonous routine jades her over time."

    In summary, the word "jade" can refer to a type of hard, green stone valued for its beauty and durability. It is also linked to cultural symbolism and carries connotations of good fortune. Additionally, it can be used as a verb to describe the process of tiring or becoming bored.

  2. • To tire or fatigue; to become tired; to weary with hard service, attention, or study.
    • A tired or worn-out horse; a worthless nag; a mean or sorry woman; a young woman, generally in slight contempt.
    • A tough hard mineral, of a dark leek-green colour, smooth surface, and somewhat soapy feel, worked into many elegant ornaments in India; called also nephrite from its supposed medicinal properties in kidney diseases; also axe-stone, from a variety of it being fashioned into axe-heads by the natives of New Zealand.

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

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Etymology of JADE

The word "jade" comes from the Spanish term "piedra de ijada", which means "stone of the flank". This term was given to the gemstone because it was believed to cure ailments related to the kidneys and loins. Over time, the term "piedra de ijada" was shortened to "ijada" and then further corrupted to "jade" in English.

Similar spelling words for JADE

Plural form of JADE is JADES

Conjugate verb Jade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

we Let´s jade

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

jaded

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I jade
you jade
he/she/it jades
we jade
they jade

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jading

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it jade

SIMPLE PAST

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

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