How Do You Spell REFUEL?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪfjˈuːl] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "refuel" is rɪˈfjuːl. The word derives from the prefix "re-" meaning repeat, and the verb "fuel" which refers to the process of supplying a vehicle or machine with the necessary substance to run. The "e" in the middle of the word serves as a bridge between the two syllables and the letter "u" represents the sound /juː/ (as in "you"). It is important to spell "refuel" correctly as misspelling can lead to confusion and miscommunication.

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REFUEL Meaning and Definition

  1. Refuel is a verb that primarily refers to the act of replenishing or supplying a vehicle, machine, or aircraft with fuel. It involves the process of adding fuel to the existing supply, enabling the vehicle or equipment to continue functioning or travelling. The term is specifically associated with automobiles, aircraft, ships, and other modes of transportation that rely on a fuel source to operate.

    Refueling can take place at designated areas such as gas stations, fueling stations, or on-site facilities specifically designed for the purpose. It typically involves transferring the fuel from a storage tank or container to the respective vehicle's fuel tank, either by means of a hose, nozzle, or other mechanical mechanisms.

    This term is commonly used in transportation industries, including aviation, where aircraft need to refuel before or during a flight in order to maintain their operational capabilities and complete their intended journeys. Similarly, in the maritime realm, ships and boats may require refueling to continue their voyages without interruption.

    Moreover, the term "refuel" can also be used metaphorically to describe a person or entity replenishing their energy, rejuvenating their stamina, or restoring their motivation. In this sense, it refers to taking actions or engaging in activities that help one regain strength and productivity, similar to refilling a fuel tank to ensure smooth operation.

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Etymology of REFUEL

The word "refuel" originated in the early 20th century and is derived from the combination of the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and the word "fuel". The word "fuel" originates from the Old French term "feu", which means "fire". Ultimately, the Latin word "focus" meaning "hearth" or "fireplace" may have influenced the development of "feu". Over time, "fuel" came to refer to any substance that can be burned or consumed to produce energy, and "refuel" specifically refers to the act of replenishing or adding fuel to a vehicle, aircraft, or any other machinery.

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Conjugate verb Refuel

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have refueled; refuelled
you would have refueled; refuelled
he/she/it would have refueled; refuelled
we would have refueled; refuelled
they would have refueled; refuelled
I would have refuel
you would have refuel
he/she/it would have refuel
we would have refuel
they would have refuel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been refueling; refuelling
you would have been refueling; refuelling
he/she/it would have been refueling; refuelling
we would have been refueling; refuelling
they would have been refueling; refuelling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be refueling; refuelling
you would be refueling; refuelling
he/she/it would be refueling; refuelling
we would be refueling; refuelling
they would be refueling; refuelling

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be refueling; refuelling
you will be refueling; refuelling
he/she/it will be refueling; refuelling
we will be refueling; refuelling
they will be refueling; refuelling
I will be refuelling
you will be refuelling
he/she/it will be refuelling
we will be refuelling
they will be refuelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have refueled; refuelled
you will have refueled; refuelled
he/she/it will have refueled; refuelled
we will have refueled; refuelled
they will have refueled; refuelled
I will have refuelled
you will have refuelled
he/she/it will have refuelled
we will have refuelled
they will have refuelled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been refueling; refuelling
you will have been refueling; refuelling
he/she/it will have been refueling; refuelling
we will have been refueling; refuelling
they will have been refueling; refuelling
I will have been refuelling
you will have been refuelling
he/she/it will have been refuelling
we will have been refuelling
they will have been refuelling

IMPERATIVE

you refuel
we let´s refuel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to refuel

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was refueling; refuelling
you were refueling; refuelling
he/she/it was refueling; refuelling
we were refueling; refuelling
they were refueling; refuelling
I was refuelling
you were refuelling
he/she/it was refuelling
we were refuelling
they were refuelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

refueled; refuelled
refuelled

PAST PERFECT

I had refueled; refuelled
you had refueled; refuelled
he/she/it had refueled; refuelled
we had refueled; refuelled
they had refueled; refuelled
I had refuelled
you had refuelled
he/she/it had refuelled
we had refuelled
they had refuelled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been refueling; refuelling
you had been refueling; refuelling
he/she/it had been refueling; refuelling
we had been refueling; refuelling
they had been refueling; refuelling
I had been refuelling
you had been refuelling
he/she/it had been refuelling
we had been refuelling
they had been refuelling

PRESENT

I refuel
you refuel
he/she/it refuels
we refuel
they refuel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am refueling; refuelling
you are refueling; refuelling
he/she/it is refueling; refuelling
we are refueling; refuelling
they are refueling; refuelling
I am refuelling
you are refuelling
he/she/it is refuelling
we are refuelling
they are refuelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

refueling; refuelling
refuelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have refueled; refuelled
you have refueled; refuelled
he/she/it has refueled; refuelled
we have refueled; refuelled
they have refueled; refuelled
I have refuelled
you have refuelled
he/she/it has refuelled
we have refuelled
they have refuelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been refueling; refuelling
you have been refueling; refuelling
he/she/it has been refueling; refuelling
we have been refueling; refuelling
they have been refueling; refuelling
I have been refuelling
you have been refuelling
he/she/it has been refuelling
we have been refuelling
they have been refuelling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it refuel

SIMPLE PAST

I refueled; refuelled
you refueled; refuelled
he/she/it refueled; refuelled
we refueled; refuelled
they refueled; refuelled

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