How Do You Spell LAZING?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "lazing" is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s" because it is derived from the verb "laze," which has a voiced "z" sound at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "laze" is /leɪz/, which shows the voiced "z" sound represented by the letter "z." When adding the suffix "-ing" to form the present participle, we retain the voiced "z" sound and spell it as "lazing." Thus, the correct spelling of this word reflects its pronunciation in English.

LAZING Meaning and Definition

  1. Lazing is a verb that refers to the act of engaging in leisurely or idle behavior, characterized by a lack of activity, motivation, or effort. It involves spending time in a relaxed and inactive manner, often with no particular purpose or goal in mind. When someone is lazing, they typically exhibit a state of physical or mental inertia, showing little interest in exerting themselves or accomplishing tasks.

    This term is often associated with individuals who choose to spend their time in a state of idleness, lounging around, or simply doing nothing productive. Lazing can involve indulging in activities such as lying down, reclining, daydreaming, or engaging in passive entertainment like watching television or browsing the internet aimlessly. It conveys the idea of being unproductive, as individuals who are lazing often refrain from engaging in work, physical exercise, or any form of strenuous activity.

    While lazing can be seen as a way to relax and unwind, excessive indulgence in this behavior can be viewed as slothful or wasteful. It is important to strike a balance between rest and productivity to lead a well-rounded and fulfilling life. However, moments of lazing can also be seen as necessary or rejuvenating, allowing individuals to disconnect, recharge, and replenish their energy levels.

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Etymology of LAZING

The word "lazing" is derived from the verb "laze". "Laze" originated around the mid-16th century and is believed to have come from the Middle Dutch word "læsen", meaning "to be idle" or "to doze". The Middle Dutch term itself may have been influenced by Middle Low German "lesin" or Middle High German "leshen", both meaning "to be lazy" or "to waste time". Over time, "laze" evolved into "lazing", which refers to the act of being idle, lazy, or lounging around without purpose or exertion.

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Conjugate verb Lazing

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I laze
we laze
you laze
he/she/it lazes
they laze

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lazed
we have lazed
you have lazed
he/she/it has lazed
they have lazed
I am lazing
we are lazing
you are lazing
he/she/it is lazing
they are lazing
I was lazing
we were lazing
you were lazing
he/she/it was lazing
they were lazing
I will be lazing
we will be lazing
you will be lazing
he/she/it will be lazing
they will be lazing
I have been lazing
we have been lazing
you have been lazing
he/she/it has been lazing
they have been lazing
I had been lazing
we had been lazing
you had been lazing
he/she/it had been lazing
they had been lazing
I will have been lazing
we will have been lazing
you will have been lazing
he/she/it will have been lazing
they will have been lazing
I would have lazed
we would have lazed
you would have lazed
he/she/it would have lazed
they would have lazed
I would be lazing
we would be lazing
you would be lazing
he/she/it would be lazing
they would be lazing
I would have been lazing
we would have been lazing
you would have been lazing
he/she/it would have been lazing
they would have been lazing

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