How Do You Spell SHIED?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

Shied is a five-letter word that is spelled with the letters s, h, i, e, and d. Its pronunciation is /ʃaɪd/, which means the initial sound is "sh" followed by a long "i" sound, and ending with a "d" sound. This word is commonly used to refer to an animal, specifically a horse, that suddenly moves off to one side or flinches to avoid something. To properly spell the word, remember its correct sequence of letters and the correct pronunciation.

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SHIED Meaning and Definition

  1. "Shied" is a verb that refers to the action of flinching or recoiling in fear or caution. It is typically used to describe the sudden movement or gesture made by an animal or a person in response to a perceived threat or danger. When someone shies, they instinctively withdraw, typically by stepping back or moving to one side, to protect themselves.

    The word "shied" is often associated with horses or other skittish animals that are startled by a sudden noise or unexpected object. In such situations, the animal may abruptly shift its body or jerk its head away from the perceived threat. This reaction is an instinctive defense mechanism designed to keep the animal safe from harm.

    Beyond animal behavior, "shied" can also describe human reactions. For instance, a person may shy away from confronting a difficult situation or shy from expressing their true feelings due to fear or uncertainty. In these contexts, "shied" highlights a person's reluctance or hesitation to engage in something potentially uncomfortable or challenging.

    Overall, "shied" conveys the idea of a reflexive, defensive maneuver made by an individual or animal to protect themselves from perceived danger or to avoid a potentially uncomfortable situation. It emphasizes the instinctive nature of this response and the avoidance of potential harm or discomfort.

  2. See shy.

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

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Etymology of SHIED

The word "shied" is derived from the Old English word "scīdan", which means "to divide" or "to separate". Over time, this word evolved into "shy" and "shier", which referred to being easily scared or timid. Eventually, "shy" developed into a verb form, "to shy", which means to startle or avoid something out of fear or caution. "Shied" is the past tense and past participle form of this verb, used to indicate that someone or something has moved quickly away in fear or avoidance.

Conjugate verb Shied

CONDITIONAL

I would shied
you would shied
he/she/it would shied
we would shied
they would shied
I would shy
we would shy
you would shy
he/she/it would shy
they would shy

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you shy
we let´s shy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shy

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

shied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I shy
you shy
he/she/it shies
we shy
they shy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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