How Do You Spell VEXES?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛksɪz] (IPA)

The word "vexes" is spelled with the letters V-E-X-E-S, and is pronounced /ˈvɛksɪz/ according to the IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "vex" is pronounced with the short e sound /ɛ/, followed by the consonant sound /ks/. The final syllable "es" is pronounced with the short i sound /ɪz/ and represents the third person singular present tense of the verb "to vex". This word means to annoy, irritate or frustrate someone, and is commonly used in everyday language.

VEXES Meaning and Definition

  1. Vexes can be defined as the third-person singular present tense of the verb "vex." It refers to the act of causing someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, usually through petty or recurrent irritations or problems. To vex someone is to trouble or afflict them with slight disturbances that evoke feelings of agitation or disturbance.

    The term "vexes" carries connotations of mild but consistent annoyance. It implies the presence of something bothersome that lingers, frequently resurfacing to cause irritation or distress. For example, an individual might be vexed by a noisy neighbor who continuously disrupts their peace, or a repetitive computer glitch that hinders their work progress could vex an individual day after day.

    To vex someone is to impose upon them a state of unease or disquietude, often resulting from persistent irritations or minor difficulties. It involves a disturbance of the mind or emotions, leading to a state of agitation or distress. Vexing situations may range from trivial and inconsequential matters to more significant and burdensome issues. Whether it is a minor inconvenience or a continuous source of exasperation, to vex implies a sense of disruption to one's sense of ease and tranquility.

    Usage examples of "vexes" include, "The ongoing construction noise vexes me every morning," or "The inconsistency in the software program vexes users and leads to frequent frustration."

Common Misspellings for VEXES

Etymology of VEXES

The word "vexes" is derived from the Latin verb "vexare", which means "to agitate, harass, or annoy". It entered the English language through Old French as "vexer", retaining the same meaning. Over time, the spelling evolved to become "vexes" in its present form.

Similar spelling words for VEXES

Conjugate verb Vexes

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I vex
we vex
you vex
he/she/it vexes
they vex

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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