How Do You Spell SEAR?

Pronunciation: [sˈi͡ə] (IPA)

The word "sear" is spelled with four letters and is pronounced /sɪər/. The first sound, /s/, is voiceless and is produced by creating a hissing sound with the mouth. The second sound, /ɪə/, is a diphthong that consists of two vowel sounds, /ɪ/ and /ə/. The third sound is /r/, which is pronounced by flapping the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The spelling of the word "sear" accurately represents its pronunciation, which makes it a fairly easy word to spell.

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SEAR Meaning and Definition

  1. Sear is a verb with multiple meanings. As a cooking term, it refers to the process of browning the surface of food by applying high heat for a short period. By searing the food, a delicious crust is formed that enhances its flavor and appearance. This technique is typically used in preparing meat, poultry, or fish, where it helps seal in the juices and creates a desirable texture. Searing can be accomplished by using a hot skillet or grill, or by using a blowtorch.

    Beyond the culinary context, "sear" can also have a metaphorical sense. It can mean causing intense pain or agony, either physically or emotionally. In this sense, searing implies a profound and lasting effect, leaving a deep and often painful impression on someone's mind or heart.

    Additionally, "sear" can be used to describe the effect of heat, especially in the natural world. For instance, a searing heat refers to an extremely hot temperature that is able to scorch or burn. It can also describe the visual impression something makes, like a searing light, which is intensely bright and dazzling.

    Overall, the term "sear" encompasses various meanings, from the culinary realm to emotional experiences and the impact of heat in different contexts.

  2. • To wither; to dry up.
    • Dry, withered.
    • No longer green; dry; withered,-applied to leaves.
    • To burn to dryness and hardness at the surface; to cauterise; to render callous or insensible.

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

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Etymology of SEAR

The word sear can be traced back to Old English, where it was spelled as sear. Its origins can be found in the Germanic language family, specifically from the Proto-Germanic word sauzan, meaning to scorch or singe.

Similar spelling words for SEAR

Plural form of SEAR is SEARS

Conjugate verb Sear

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you sear
we let´s sear

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sear

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

seared

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I sear
you sear
he/she/it sears
we sear
they sear

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

searing

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been searing
you have been searing
he/she/it has been searing
we have been searing
they have been searing
I would have seared
we would have seared
you would have seared
he/she/it would have seared
they would have seared