How Do You Spell PRANCE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈans] (IPA)

The word "prance" is spelled with five letters, and it is pronounced as /præns/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound is the voiceless bilabial plosive /p/, followed by the vowel sound /ræ/ which is a short vowel sound made by stretching the lips and pushing the tongue toward the front of the mouth. The word ends with the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/, which is pronounced by forcing air through a small gap between the teeth and tongue.

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PRANCE Meaning and Definition

  1. Prance is a verb that primarily refers to the lively and spirited movement or a behavior typically displayed by horses, although it can also be applied to other animals or humans. This term specifically describes an energetic and animated gait characterized by high-spirited steps with exaggerated lifting of the legs. It often involves an exaggerated arching of the neck, accompanied by rhythmic and sometimes playful movements of the head and tail.

    When horses prance, they lift their hooves high off the ground in an exaggerated manner, creating an impression of lightness and playfulness. This movement is generally associated with excitement, joy, or a display of high spirits. It can be observed in various contexts, such as during a horse's display of territorial behavior, in horse shows where they perform specific routines, or even during playtime when they engage in physical exercise.

    Beyond horses, prance can be used metaphorically to describe a similar movement or behavior in other animals or humans. For instance, a child may prance around in excitement or joy, leaping and skipping with exuberance. Additionally, prance can also describe an individual's walking style or mannerism, characterized by a light, lively, and spirited gait, often with an air of confidence or flamboyance.

    Overall, prancing encompasses an energetic and animated movement, whether in horses, animals, or humans, typically associated with high spirits, joy, or a display of liveliness and exuberance.

  2. To spring or bound, as a horse in high mettle; to ride ostentatiously; to walk or strut about in a showy manner.

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

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Etymology of PRANCE

The word "prance" originated from the Middle English term "prauncen", which can be traced back to the Old French word "prancer" meaning "to prance, to strut, to leap". The Old French term, in turn, finds its roots in the Latin word "pronitiāre", which means "to bend forward" or "to stoop".

Idioms with the word PRANCE

  • prance around The idiom "prance around" refers to the action of moving in a lively, spirited, or often exaggerated manner. It is often associated with a sense of showiness or a display of confidence or arrogance.
  • prance around sth The idiom "prance around something" typically refers to someone moving about in a lively, stylish, or sometimes exaggerated manner around a specific object or place. It can imply a sense of showiness, self-importance, or a desire to draw attention to oneself. The idiom is often used figuratively to describe someone who is flaunting or displaying something in an ostentatious manner.

Similar spelling words for PRANCE

Plural form of PRANCE is PRANCES

Conjugate verb Prance

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have pranced
you would have pranced
he/she/it would have pranced
we would have pranced
they would have pranced
I would have prance
you would have prance
he/she/it would have prance
we would have prance
they would have prance

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have pranced
you will have pranced
he/she/it will have pranced
we will have pranced
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prancing
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we will have been prancing
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IMPERATIVE

you prance
we let´s prance

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prance

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

pranced

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I prance
you prance
he/she/it prances
we prance
they prance

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prancing
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he/she/it is prancing
we are prancing
they are prancing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prancing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have pranced
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we have pranced
they have pranced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prancing
you have been prancing
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we have been prancing
they have been prancing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it prance

SIMPLE PAST

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

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