How Do You Spell PARRIED?

Pronunciation: [pˈaɹɪd] (IPA)

The word "parried" is spelled with a short "a" sound, followed by an "r" and two "i's". In IPA phonetic transcription, this would be written as /ˈpærɪd/. The "a" sound in "parried" is pronounced like the "a" in "cat", while the "i's" are pronounced like the "i" in "bit". The "r" sound is pronounced with a slight rolling or tapping of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. "Parried" is commonly used as a verb meaning to deflect, as in "He parried the attack."

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PARRIED Meaning and Definition

  1. "Parried" is a verb which refers to the action of deflecting, avoiding, or countering an attack, criticism, or question skillfully and swiftly. The term originated from the world of fencing, where it described the act of deflecting an opponent's blade with one's own.

    In a literal sense, "parried" can be used to describe a defensive move in combat or martial arts, whereby an individual skillfully blocks, diverts, or avoids an incoming strike or attack by an opponent. This can involve using a weapon, such as a sword or a shield, or employing evasive maneuvers to evade the adversary's assault. It implies the ability to react quickly, anticipate the opponent's move, and employ an appropriate counteraction to neutralize the threat effectively.

    Metaphorically, "parried" may also be employed in non-physical contexts. It can encompass the act of skillfully sidestepping, deflecting, or responding cleverly to a verbal or intellectual attack, criticism, or question, often in order to evade direct confrontation or to undermine the opposition's argument or position. In this sense, "parried" suggests the ability to diplomatically or strategically maneuver through difficult or challenging situations, adeptly warding off potential threats or obstacles.

    Overall, "parried" signifies a nimble and artful defensive response, whether it be in the realm of physical combat or intellectual discourse, aimed at neutralizing an opponent's aggression, criticism, or challenge.

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Etymology of PARRIED

The word "parried" comes from the verb "parry", which originally derives from the French word "parer". In turn, "parer" is believed to have roots in the Latin word "parare", meaning "to prepare" or "to make ready". Over time, "parer" evolved to specifically mean "to ward off", "to defend", or "to protect". This meaning was then passed on to the English term "parry", which refers to the defensive action of deflecting or avoiding an opponent's attack, particularly in the context of sword-fighting or other combat sports.

Conjugate verb Parried

CONDITIONAL

I would parried
you would parried
he/she/it would parried
we would parried
they would parried
I would parry
we would parry
you would parry
he/she/it would parry
they would parry

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you parry
we let´s parry

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to parry

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

parried

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I parry
you parry
he/she/it parries
we parry
they parry

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

parrying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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