How Do You Spell WEEN?

Pronunciation: [wˈiːn] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Ween" is [wˈiːn], [wˈiːn], [w_ˈiː_n] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

WEEN Meaning and Definition

  1. Ween is a verb that can have several meanings depending on the context. In general, it refers to the act of thinking, believing, or considering something. It can also imply forming an opinion, judging, or assuming. The word can sometimes be used interchangeably with "suppose," "presume," or "think."

    When used in the context of doubt or uncertainty, ween can refer to having an indecisive or hesitant mindset. It expresses a lack of confidence or being unsure about a particular matter. In this sense, it implies a state of being skeptical or dubious.

    "Ween" can also denote the act of imagining or having a particular belief or image in one's mind. It implies creating a mental image or perception of something or someone. In this context, it can be similar to the word "imagine" or "visualize."

    Additionally, in certain dialects or informal usage, "ween" can mean to weep or cry. The word can be employed to describe the act of shedding tears or expressing sadness or grief through tears.

    Overall, "ween" encompasses notions of belief, thinking, judging, imagining, skepticism, uncertainty, and even crying, depending on the context in which it is used.

  2. To imagine; to think; to fancy.

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

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Etymology of WEEN

The word "ween" has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled "wēnan". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "wēnijan", which meant "to hope" or "to expect". The word "ween" gradually evolved in Middle English to refer to the act of thinking or believing something. However, over time, its usage declined, and it is now considered archaic or dialectal.

Plural form of WEEN is WEENS

Conjugate verb Ween

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have weened
you would have weened
he/she/it would have weened
we would have weened
they would have weened
I would have ween
you would have ween
he/she/it would have ween
we would have ween
they would have ween

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been weening
you would have been weening
he/she/it would have been weening
we would have been weening
they would have been weening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be weening
you would be weening
he/she/it would be weening
we would be weening
they would be weening

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be weening
you will be weening
he/she/it will be weening
we will be weening
they will be weening

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been weening
you will have been weening
he/she/it will have been weening
we will have been weening
they will have been weening

IMPERATIVE

you ween
we let´s ween

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ween

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was weening
you were weening
he/she/it was weening
we were weening
they were weening

PAST PARTICIPLE

weened

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been weening
you had been weening
he/she/it had been weening
we had been weening
they had been weening

PRESENT

I ween
you ween
he/she/it weens
we ween
they ween

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am weening
you are weening
he/she/it is weening
we are weening
they are weening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

weening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have weened
you have weened
he/she/it has weened
we have weened
they have weened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been weening
you have been weening
he/she/it has been weening
we have been weening
they have been weening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ween

SIMPLE PAST

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

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