How Do You Spell SMEARED?

Pronunciation: [smˈi͡əd] (IPA)

The correct spelling of "smeared" is with an "e" before the "a". This is because the word is pronounced with a long "e" sound followed by an "a" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /smiərd/. This is a common mistake made by people who may blend the word with similar sounding ones like "smared" or "smirred". It is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion in communication.

SMEARED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "smeared" is an adjective that describes something that has been spread or distributed in a random, haphazard, or uneven manner, often resulting in a blurred, messy, or unclear appearance. It refers to the act of applying or spreading a substance, such as a liquid or a paste, on a surface in a careless or careless manner, causing it to become uneven or disordered.

    When an object or surface is smeared, it typically carries the connotation of being covered or coated with a substance that was not intended to be there, resulting in an irregular or distorted form. This can occur from accidental contact or deliberate malicious intent. The substance used for smearing can vary widely, ranging from grease, paint, ink, or food residues to more abstract concepts like rumors or allegations.

    In a metaphorical sense, "smeared" can also be used to describe the act of damaging someone's reputation or character by spreading false information or allegations about them. This usage implies intentionally tarnishing or staining someone's name through means of falsehoods or malicious gossip.

    Furthermore, "smeared" can also be used in a less literal sense to describe a blurred or unclear perception or understanding of something, often in the context of speech or writing. In this case, it suggests an unclear or muddled delivery, where the information being conveyed is not well-defined or comprehensible.

Top Common Misspellings for SMEARED *

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Other Common Misspellings for SMEARED

Etymology of SMEARED

The word "smeared" can be traced back to the Old English word "smyrian", which means "to stain or pollute". This word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "smurjaną", meaning "to soil or smear". Further back, it can be connected to the Proto-Indo-European root word "smear", which carries the same meaning.

Similar spelling words for SMEARED

Conjugate verb Smeared

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I smear
we smear
you smear
he/she/it smears
they smear

PRESENT PERFECT

I have smeared
we have smeared
you have smeared
he/she/it has smeared
they have smeared
I am smearing
we are smearing
you are smearing
he/she/it is smearing
they are smearing
I was smearing
we were smearing
you were smearing
he/she/it was smearing
they were smearing
I will be smearing
we will be smearing
you will be smearing
he/she/it will be smearing
they will be smearing
I have been smearing
we have been smearing
you have been smearing
he/she/it has been smearing
they have been smearing
I had been smearing
we had been smearing
you had been smearing
he/she/it had been smearing
they had been smearing
I will have been smearing
we will have been smearing
you will have been smearing
he/she/it will have been smearing
they will have been smearing
I would have smeared
we would have smeared
you would have smeared
he/she/it would have smeared
they would have smeared
I would be smearing
we would be smearing
you would be smearing
he/she/it would be smearing
they would be smearing
I would have been smearing
we would have been smearing
you would have been smearing
he/she/it would have been smearing
they would have been smearing

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