How Do You Spell THIRSTED?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːstɪd] (IPA)

Thirsted is a past tense form of the verb 'thirst', which means to feel a strong desire for something to drink. The spelling of 'thirsted' can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription /θɜːstɪd/. The 'th' sound is made by placing the tongue between the teeth and blowing air out, followed by the vowel sound /ɜː/. The 's' sound is pronounced as /s/, and the past tense ending '-ed' is pronounced as /ɪd/. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word is 'thirsted'.

THIRSTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Thirsted is the past tense of the verb "thirst," which refers to a strong desire or craving for liquid, specifically water or a drink to quench one's thirst. The term encompasses the physical sensation of being dehydrated or parched, often accompanied by a dry mouth or throat. Thirst is a natural bodily sensation that arises when the body's water levels are low, typically due to excessive sweating, inadequate fluid intake, hot or dry weather conditions, or physical exertion.

    When we say someone "thirsted," it means that they experienced a state of extreme thirst. It implies a prolonged and intense need for hydration. This term can also be used figuratively to describe a strong yearning or desire for something non-physical. For example, one may say, "He thirsted for success," indicating a deep and fervent longing to achieve a particular goal or ambition.

    Thirsted is often used in literature, poetry, or storytelling to evoke strong emotions or convey the physical and psychological effects of a consuming desire or unmet longing. It serves as a descriptive verb, emphasizing the urgency and intensity associated with the need for quenching one's thirst.

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Etymology of THIRSTED

The word thirsted is a verb that comes from the noun thirst. Thirst can be traced back to the Old English word thirst, which has Germanic origins. It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Germanic word thurstus. Ultimately, the word can be connected to the Proto-Indo-European root ters- which means dry.

Conjugate verb Thirsted

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I thirst
we thirst
you thirst
he/she/it thirsts
they thirst

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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