How Do You Spell SHONE?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɒn] (IPA)

The word "shone" is pronounced as /ʃəʊn/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is the past tense and past participle of the verb "shine". The spelling of "shone" is unique, as it follows the pattern of verbs that have an irregular past tense. Similar verbs like "draw" and "blow" also have unique past tense forms. The spelling of "shone" is important to note for those learning English as a second language, as it may not follow regular spelling rules.

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SHONE Meaning and Definition

  1. Shone is the past tense of the verb "shine." The term "shine" typically refers to a bright light emitted by an object or source. It describes the act of giving off or reflecting light, often illuminating an area or making an object glisten. Shone, as the past tense, signifies that the action of shining has already occurred.

    In a literal sense, "shone" implies that something has emitted or reflected light in a brilliant or radiant manner. It suggests the intensity and brilliance of the light, emphasizing its beauty or the attention it draws. This brightness can be natural, like the sun shining and illuminating the landscape, or artificial, like a lamp shining in a room.

    The term "shone" can also be applied metaphorically to describe a person or thing that stands out or excels at a particular skill or attribute. In this sense, it denotes exceptional ability or talent, allowing someone or something to shine brighter compared to others.

    Furthermore, shone can also be used to express past accomplishments or success. It conveys the idea that a person or an object has previously enjoyed a moment of distinction, surpassing expectations or achieving great results.

    Overall, "shone" signifies the past occurrence of emitting light, carrying connotations of brightness, excellence, and accomplishment.

  2. • Did shine.
    • Of shine, which see.

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

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Etymology of SHONE

The word "shone" is the past participle form of the verb "shine". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "sceon", meaning "to shine". It is related to other Germanic languages such as Middle Dutch "scoonen" and Old High German "scinan". This word has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "skīnanan" and ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *skai-, meaning "to gleam" or "to shimmer".

Conjugate verb Shone

CONDITIONAL

I would shone
you would shone
he/she/it would shone
we would shone
they would shone
I would shine
we would shine
you would shine
he/she/it would shine
they would shine

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shined
you will have shined
he/she/it will have shined
we will have shined
they will have shined
I will have shined, will have shone
we will have shined, will have shone
you will have shined, will have shone
he/she/it will have shined, will have shone
they will have shined, will have shone

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you shine
we let´s shine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shine

PAST

I shined
you shined
he/she/it shined
we shined
they shined
I shined, shone
we shined, shone
you shined, shone
he/she/it shined, shone
they shined, shone

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

shined

PAST PERFECT

I had shined
you had shined
he/she/it had shined
we had shined
they had shined
I had shone, had shined
we had shone, had shined
you had shone, had shined
he/she/it had shone, had shined
they had shone, had shined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I shine
you shine
he/she/it shines
we shine
they shine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shined
you have shined
he/she/it has shined
we have shined
they have shined
I have shone, have shined
we have shone, have shined
you have shone, have shined
he/she/it has shone, has shined
they have shone, have shined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shining
you have been shining
he/she/it has been shining
we have been shining
they have been shining
I would have shone, would have shined
we would have shone, would have shined
you would have shone, would have shined
he/she/it would have shone, would have shined
they would have shone, would have shined

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