How Do You Spell PRIED?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "pried" is spelled as /praɪd/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), with the symbol /ai/ representing the long "i" sound. This verb means to forcibly or stealthily lift something or pry it open, often with a lever or tool. Common synonyms for this action include opening, lifting, or extracting. The correct spelling of "pried" can be remembered by associating it with the word "pry", which is pronounced similarly and shares a similar meaning.

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PRIED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "pried" is a verb that has multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. Primarily, "pried" refers to the act of using force or effort to separate or open something, typically by leveraging an object. It often involves prying open a sealed container, such as a door, a box, or a lid, by inserting a tool or one's fingers and applying pressure. This action can involve twisting, pushing, or lifting in order to break the seal or lock.

    Furthermore, "pried" can also refer to the act of nosing into someone else's private affairs or intruding into their personal space, often characterized by asking questions or actively seeking information that is not freely offered. This definition encompasses a sense of curiosity or intrusion, signifying an attempt to uncover or extract information that may be concealed or private.

    Lastly, "pried" can be used metaphorically to describe the process of extracting or learning something that is hidden or difficult to access, such as uncovering someone's true intentions or discovering a secret. In this sense, "pried" implies a sense of perseverance and determination in seeking out the truth or uncovering hidden knowledge.

  2. See Pry.

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

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Etymology of PRIED

The word "pried" is derived from the Middle English term "pryen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "prȳwan". This Old English term meant "to interrogate" or "to inquire closely". From there, "prye" evolved into the Middle English word "prien", which had a similar meaning, but also came to include the sense of "making an attempt" or "trying to obtain something". Over time, "prien" transformed into the modern English word "pried", which typically refers to examining or prying open something in an intrusive manner.

Conjugate verb Pried

CONDITIONAL

I would pried
you would pried
he/she/it would pried
we would pried
they would pried
I would pry
we would pry
you would pry
he/she/it would pry
they would pry

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

I will prie
you will prie
he/she/it will prie
we will prie
they will prie
I will pry
we will pry
you will pry
he/she/it will pry
they will pry

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you prie
we let´s prie

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prie

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

pried

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I prie
you prie
he/she/it pries
we prie
they prie
I pry
we pry
you pry
they pry

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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