How Do You Spell GIRDED?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɜːdɪd] (IPA)

The word "girded" is pronounced /ˈɡɜːrdɪd/ and means to encircle or surround something. The spelling of this word follows the pattern of adding the suffix "-ed" to the verb "gird", which means to prepare oneself for action. The "g" in gird is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, followed by the vowel sound "er". The addition of "-ed" adds the final syllable, pronounced as "id", resulting in the phonetic transcription of /ˈɡɜːrdɪd/.

GIRDED Meaning and Definition

  1. Girded is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gird." It is a term that has various meanings and can be used in different contexts.

    One meaning of "girded" is to fasten or secure something, typically by encircling it tightly with a belt, strap, or similar material. For example, in ancient times, people would gird themselves with a belt or a sash to keep their garments in place. This term can also be used metaphorically to mean preparing oneself mentally or emotionally for a difficult or challenging task. In this sense, it implies being ready and determined to face obstacles or hardships.

    Another meaning of "girded" is to surround or encompass something or someone. This usage can refer to physically encircling or surrounding an object, person, or place, or to figuratively surrounding with multiple factors, influences, or elements. For instance, a city may be girded by mountains or a person may feel girded by responsibilities.

    Furthermore, "girded" can have a religious connotation, particularly in biblical contexts. In this sense, it refers to adorning or protecting oneself spiritually through faith or righteousness.

    Overall, "girded" is a versatile word that can denote securing or preparing oneself physically, mentally, or emotionally, as well as surrounding something or someone either physically or metaphorically.

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Etymology of GIRDED

The word "girded" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "gird". The term "gird" originates from the Old English word "gyrdan", which means "to encircle, encompass, or surround". The Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gurdjaną". This term, in turn, can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*gher-", meaning "to grasp or enclose". The word "girded" is often used metaphorically to indicate being prepared or ready for a challenging task or situation.

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Conjugate verb Girded

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I gird
we gird
you gird
he/she/it girds
they gird

PRESENT PERFECT

I have girded
we have girded
you have girded
he/she/it has girded
they have girded
I am girding
we are girding
you are girding
he/she/it is girding
they are girding
I was girding
we were girding
you were girding
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they were girding
I will be girding
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I would be girding
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