How Do You Spell ROAM?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊm] (IPA)

The word "roam" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription /rəʊm/. The "r" sound is pronounced with a slight roll of the tongue, while the "əʊ" sound represents the long "o" sound in the English language. The vowel sound is followed by the consonant sound "m," which is typically pronounced by bringing the lips together and releasing the sound through the nose. The spelling of this word accurately represents its pronunciation, making it easy for readers to understand and sound out when speaking.

Meaning and Definition
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ROAM Meaning and Definition

  1. Roam is a verb that refers to the action of moving about without a fixed destination or purpose. It implies a sense of freedom and exploration, as one wanders aimlessly or leisurely through different places or areas. It typically involves casually strolling or traveling around, usually on foot, but can also involve other means of transportation like driving or cycling.

    The word often carries connotations of adventure and discovery, as individuals roam to explore new environments, observe their surroundings, or simply enjoy the act of wandering without any particular goal in mind. It suggests a sense of detachment from daily routine, encouraging individuals to escape the confines of a specific location or routine and embrace a more spontaneous and free-spirited lifestyle.

    Roaming can take place in various contexts, such as roaming through a city, a park, a forest, or any other geographical location offering opportunities for exploration. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's mental or emotional state, indicating a sense of restlessness, curiosity, or a desire for change and new experiences.

    Overall, roaming implies a sense of unstructured movement with a sense of exploration, making it an evocative word to describe the act of casually and freely traveling or moving about without constraints or definite purpose.

  2. • To range; to ramble; to wander over; to move about from place to place without any certain purpose.
    • A ramble.

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

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Etymology of ROAM

The word "roam" originated from the Old English verb "ramian", which means "to wander about". It is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "reka", meaning "to drive, push, or flog". Over time, "ramian" evolved into "romen" in Middle English, and eventually transformed into "roam" in modern English.

Idioms with the word ROAM

  • roam about The idiom "roam about" means to wander or move about aimlessly or without a specific destination. It refers to the act of exploring or moving around freely, often without a clear purpose or direction.

Similar spelling words for ROAM

Plural form of ROAM is ROAMS

Conjugate verb Roam

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have roamed
you would have roamed
he/she/it would have roamed
we would have roamed
they would have roamed
I would have roam
you would have roam
he/she/it would have roam
we would have roam
they would have roam

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you roam
we let´s roam

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to roam

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

roamed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I roam
you roam
he/she/it roams
we roam
they roam

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

roaming

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it roam

SIMPLE PAST

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

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