How Do You Spell PENT?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnt] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "pent" is [pˈɛnt], [pˈɛnt], [p_ˈɛ_n_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

PENT Meaning and Definition

  1. Pent is primarily a verb and an adjective derived from the Old English word "pyndan," meaning "to confine," "to enclose," or "to shut in." As a verb, it refers to the action of enclosing something or someone within a confined space or restrictively sealing off an area. It can further imply the act of confining or restraining emotions or feelings, especially when used in the expression "to be pent up," suggesting a buildup of stress or frustration held within.

    As an adjective, pent describes something or someone that is enclosed or confined within a limited area or space. It can convey the idea of being trapped or restricted, often associated with a feeling of being claustrophobic or confined within narrow boundaries. In this sense, pent can describe a building or structure that is enclosed or surrounded by walls, indicating a sense of seclusion. It can also refer to a state of containing intense energy or pressure, as in "pent-up aggression" or "pent-up emotions."

    Overall, pent is a word used to describe the action or state of enclosing or confining something or someone within limited or restricted boundaries. It reflects a sense of constraint, whether physically or emotionally, implying a containment or buildup that may eventually require release.

  2. • Confined or crowded into a narrow space.
    • See pen.

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

Common Misspellings for PENT

Etymology of PENT

The word pent has an interesting etymology. It ultimately derives from the Old English word féond, which meant enemy or foe. Over time, the word evolved to feond in Middle English and then to fend in Early Modern English, where it took on the additional meaning of to keep at bay or to defend against. Later, in the 16th century, pent emerged as a variant of fend. It retained the original sense of to keep shut or to confine, but without any underlying connotation of hostility or defense. So, the word pent essentially evolved from feond through various stages of linguistic changes, gradually acquiring its current meaning of confined or closed in.

Similar spelling words for PENT

Conjugate verb Pent

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you pent
we let´s pent

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to pent

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

pented

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I pent
you pent
he/she/it pents
we pent
they pent

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

penting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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