How Do You Spell SHUN?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈʌn] (IPA)

The word "shun" is spelled with four letters, starting with the consonant "sh" and ending with the vowel "un". Its phonetic transcription in IPA is /ʃʌn/. The "sh" sound is called voiceless palato-alveolar fricative, produced by placing the tip of the tongue behind the teeth and the middle of the tongue behind the alveolar ridge. The "u" sound is the vowel sound called mid-central vowel, pronounced with the mouth in a neutral position. The spelling of the word "shun" follows the principles of English spelling, which combine phonemes to form words.

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SHUN Meaning and Definition

  1. Shun is a verb that refers to the act of deliberately avoiding or staying away from someone or something. It involves consciously rejecting or disregarding association, contact, or engagement with a person, place, or thing. Shunning involves keeping a distance from someone or something, often as a result of disapproval, dislike, or the desire to avoid harm or negative consequences.

    Within the context of human interactions, shunning can occur due to various reasons such as personal conflicts, social pressure, moral judgments, religious beliefs, or cultural norms. When individuals or groups shun others, they may intentionally isolate or exclude them from social circles, gatherings, or activities.

    Shunning can have significant emotional and psychological implications for the person being shunned, as it often leads to a sense of rejection, isolation, or loneliness. Additionally, it can also have social consequences, impacting relationships and interactions, as well as influencing reputations or social standing.

    Shunning is a behavior that can be observed across different cultures and societies, although the extent and reasons for shunning may vary. It is a mechanism through which individuals or groups enforce social norms or express their disapproval or disagreement with another person's actions, beliefs, or choices.

    Overall, shunning is a deliberate act of avoidance or rejection, encompassing various motivations and consequences in interpersonal relationships and broader social contexts.

  2. To keep clear of; to avoid; to endeavour to escape; not to mix or associate with.

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

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Etymology of SHUN

The word "shun" originated from the Old English word "scunian", which dates back to around 950 AD. This Old English term is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*skunōną", meaning "to avoid" or "to be afraid of". Furthermore, the Proto-Germanic term likely developed from the Proto-Indo-European root "*skeu-", which meant "to cover" or "to hide". Over time, the word evolved and later transformed into the Middle English term "shunen", before finally becoming the modern English term "shun".

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Conjugate verb Shun

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you shun
we let´s shun

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shun

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

shunned

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I shun
you shun
he/she/it shuns
we shun
they shun

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shunning

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shunning
you have been shunning
he/she/it has been shunning
we have been shunning
they have been shunning
I would have shunned
we would have shunned
you would have shunned
he/she/it would have shunned
they would have shunned

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