How Do You Spell STARING?

Pronunciation: [stˈe͡əɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "staring" is spelled with a single "r" after the "t", and pronounced /ˈsteərɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The vowel sound is a long "a" followed by a schwa, and is spelled with the letters "a" and "i". The consonant sounds include the voiceless "st" at the beginning, the voiced "r" in the middle, and the voiced "ng" at the end. Overall, this spelling reflects the pronunciation of the word in English.

STARING Meaning and Definition

1. Staring is an action or behavior characterized by fixing one's gaze intently and continuously on someone or something. It involves a prolonged and intense look, often without blinking or diverting one's eyes. Staring can be done intentionally or unintentionally depending on the situation and the person's intentions.

   By focusing one's eyes in a fixed manner, staring aims to observe or examine someone or something more closely. It can be a sign of curiosity, fascination, bewilderment, or even scrutiny. Staring can also convey various feelings such as surprise, disbelief, infatuation, or simply a momentary lapse of attention. The intensity and duration of staring may vary depending on the individual's personality, cultural background, or familiarity with the subject being stared at.

   While staring can sometimes be considered impolite or intrusive, it can also be interpreted as a form of communication. For instance, a person might stare at another to garner attention, express interest or attraction, convey disapproval, or engage in non-verbal communication when words are inadequate or unnecessary.

   In some situations, staring can have a negative impact on others, as it can make them feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, or invaded upon. It is important to recognize personal boundaries and respect the privacy of others to maintain social etiquette and foster positive interpersonal relationships.

2. Gazing with a stare.

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

Top Common Misspellings for STARING *

• stareing 58.275862%
• stairing 22.4137931%
• stearing 6.2068965%
• sttaring 0.6896551%
• starign 0.6896551%
• starying 0.6896551%
• sterring 0.3448275%
• saring 0.3448275%
• satring 0.3448275%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for STARING

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Etymology of STARING

The word "staring" originated from the Middle English term "staren", which can be traced back to the Old English word "starian". Both "staren" and "starian" had the same meaning of "to look fixedly" or "to gaze". The Old English root can be further connected to the Proto-Germanic word "*starian", meaning "to stand rigidly" or "to stiffen". The etymology suggests that "staring" evolved from the idea of standing still or stiffening to maintain a fixed gaze.

Idioms with the word STARING

• be staring at sth The idiom "be staring at something" is typically used to indicate that someone is intensely or fixedly looking at or contemplating something, often with a sense of surprise, disbelief, shock, or confusion. It suggests that the person's attention is completely focused on the object or situation in question.
• be staring sb in the face The idiom "be staring somebody in the face" means that something is extremely obvious or evident, often referring to a problem, solution, or truth that is clearly visible or easily understood. It implies that the person should have been able to recognize or acknowledge the obvious without difficulty.
• be staring in the face The idiom "be staring in the face" means to be very obvious, evident, or present in a situation, often referring to a problem or a solution that is impossible to ignore or overlook.
• be staring somebody in the face The idiom "be staring somebody in the face" means that something is very obvious or apparent, often in a way that is difficult to ignore or overlook. It implies that the answer or solution to a problem or situation is right in front of the person, yet they fail to recognize or acknowledge it.
• be staring something in the face The idiom "be staring something in the face" means to be facing or confronting a difficult or obvious situation or fact directly, without any escape or denial. It suggests that something is obvious and cannot be ignored or avoided any longer.
• be staring (one) in the face The idiom "be staring (one) in the face" means that something is very obvious or apparent to someone, but they may not initially realize or acknowledge it. It refers to a situation or solution that is right in front of someone, but they fail to recognize or accept it.
• be staring someone in the face The idiom "be staring someone in the face" means that something is obvious or easily noticeable, yet someone fails to recognize or acknowledge it. It implies that the solution or truth is right in front of the person, but they are unable to see or comprehend it.

Similar spelling words for STARING

• straying,
• Stronach,
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• strymon,
• stringy,
• stern,
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Conjugate verb Staring

CONDITIONAL

I would stare

we would stare

you would stare

he/she/it would stare

they would stare

FUTURE

I will stare

we will stare

you will stare

he/she/it will stare

they will stare

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stared

we will have stared

you will have stared

he/she/it will have stared

they will have stared

PAST

I stared

we stared

you stared

he/she/it stared

they stared

PAST PERFECT

I had stared

we had stared

you had stared

he/she/it had stared

they had stared

PRESENT

I stare

we stare

you stare

he/she/it stares

they stare

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stared

we have stared

you have stared

he/she/it has stared

they have stared

I am staring

we are staring

you are staring

he/she/it is staring

they are staring

I was staring

we were staring

you were staring

he/she/it was staring

they were staring

I will be staring

we will be staring

you will be staring

he/she/it will be staring

they will be staring

I have been staring

we have been staring

you have been staring

he/she/it has been staring

they have been staring

I had been staring

we had been staring

you had been staring

he/she/it had been staring

they had been staring

I will have been staring

we will have been staring

you will have been staring

he/she/it will have been staring

they will have been staring

I would have stared

we would have stared

you would have stared

he/she/it would have stared

they would have stared

I would be staring

we would be staring

you would be staring

he/she/it would be staring

they would be staring

I would have been staring

we would have been staring

you would have been staring

he/she/it would have been staring

they would have been staring