How Do You Spell OOZE?

Pronunciation: [ˈuːz] (IPA)

The word "ooze" is spelled with two O's and a Z. It is pronounced /uːz/ according to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The double O's in "ooze" represent the long vowel sound /uː/. This sound is held for a longer duration than the short vowel sound /ʌ/, which is found in words like "up". The letter Z in "ooze" represents the voiced fricative consonant /z/, which is created by forcing air through a narrow gap between the tongue and the upper teeth.

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OOZE Meaning and Definition

  1. Ooze, as a verb, refers to the slow and steady flow or seepage of a substance, usually in a thick or viscous form. It involves a gradual release or leakage of a semi-liquid or thick material, often resulting from pressure or gravity. The substance in question may be anything that can emit a semi-fluid matter, such as mud, sludge, slime, or even blood.

    In a broader sense, "ooze" can metaphorically describe the gradual manifestation or exudation of a feeling, quality, or characteristic. It implies a process of slowly and steadily expressing or emanating something, often in a subtle or imperceptible manner.

    As a noun, "ooze" refers to the substance or material that is being emitted or released through a slow flow or seepage. It signifies a thick and often slimy or viscous fluid, commonly observed in wetlands, marshes, or areas with high moisture content. Additionally, "ooze" can denote the soft, sedimentary mud or silt found at the bottom of bodies of water.

    Furthermore, "ooze" can also refer to the gradual dispersion or leakage of knowledge or information, often informal or unverified, among a specific group or community. This colloquial usage suggests the spread of ideas or gossip within a confined or limited circle.

    Overall, "ooze" encompasses the notion of a slow, steady, and sometimes imperceptible flow or dispersion of substances, qualities, feelings, or information. Its multifaceted usage allows for a comprehensive understanding of this term in various contexts.

  2. • Soft mud or slime; a soft flow or issue; the liquid of a tanvat.
    • To flow or issue forth gently; to percolate, as a liquid, through pores or small openings.

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

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Etymology of OOZE

The word "ooze" comes from the Old English verb "wōsian", meaning "to flow". This verb itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic *wōsōną, which also meant "to flow". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, leading to its modern form "ooze". The term specifically refers to the slow flow or seepage of a thick, viscous substance such as mud or slime.

Idioms with the word OOZE

  • ooze with sth The idiom "ooze with something" means to exude, emit, or display a strong, overwhelming, and often unpleasant quality or characteristic. It implies that something is present or expressed abundantly and visibly, often in an uncontrollable or natural manner.
  • ooze (out) (from sm or sth) The idiom "ooze (out) (from sm or sth)" means to slowly and steadily flow or seep out of someone or something. It can be used both literally, to describe the gradual release of a liquid substance, and figuratively, to depict the gradual emergence or expression of a particular quality or emotion.

Similar spelling word for OOZE

Plural form of OOZE is OOZES

Conjugate verb Ooze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have oozed
you would have oozed
he/she/it would have oozed
we would have oozed
they would have oozed
I would have ooze
you would have ooze
he/she/it would have ooze
we would have ooze
they would have ooze

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you ooze
we let´s ooze

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ooze

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

oozed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I ooze
you ooze
he/she/it oozes
we ooze
they ooze

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

oozing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ooze

SIMPLE PAST

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

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