How Do You Spell SOILED?

Pronunciation: [sˈɔ͡ɪld] (IPA)

Soiled is a seven-letter word that is spelled with a /sɔɪld/ pronunciation. The word derives from the verb "to soil," indicating the act of making something dirty, especially by contact with feces or urine. The phonetic transcription /sɔɪld/ represents the sounds in the word, with the /s/ standing for the consonant sound, the /ɔɪ/ being a diphthong sound, and the /ld/ representing the ending of the word. Overall, the spelling of "soiled" is consistent with the sounds it represents.

SOILED Meaning and Definition

  1. Soiled is an adjective that describes something that is dirty or stained, often by contact with dirt, grime, or other substances. It refers to an object or surface that has become unclean or discolored due to external factors.

    When an item or material is soiled, it means it has acquired unwanted dirt, marks, or stains, which may affect its visual appeal or cleanliness. These stains or dirt particles may come from various sources such as dust, mud, grease, food, or other substances.

    The term can also be used figuratively to describe a person’s reputation or character that has been tarnished or blemished due to a particular action or behavior. It implies that their image or standing has been negatively affected to some extent, making them appear less respectable or honorable in the eyes of others.

    The act of soiling something refers to the process of making it dirty or stained. It could be accidental or intentional, depending on the context. Additionally, the term can also be used synonymously with the words dirty, stained, filthy, grimy, or contaminated, depending on the degree or nature of the dirt or stains present.

    To remove the soil from an object, cleaning or laundering processes are typically employed, which aim to restore its cleanliness or original appearance.

  2. Stained; tarnished.

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

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Etymology of SOILED

The word "soiled" originates from the Middle English term "soillen" which means to dirty or pollute. This Middle English term is derived from the Old French word "soiller" which carries the same meaning. The Old French term can be traced back to the Late Latin word "suculare", meaning to stain or dirty.

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Conjugate verb Soiled

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I soil
we soil
you soil
he/she/it soils
they soil

PRESENT PERFECT

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