How Do You Spell GLEANED?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈiːnd] (IPA)

Gleaned, /ɡliːnd/, is a past participle of the verb "glean" which means to collect information or material bit by bit or to gather grain or other material left behind after harvesting. The correct spelling of this word is influenced by its pronunciation. The "ea" in the middle of the word is pronounced "e" as in "me" and the "a" at the end is silent. This emphasizes the "ee" sound that is represented by the letters "EE" in the spelling. Thus, the final spelling is "gleaned".

GLEANED Meaning and Definition

  1. Gleaned is a verb commonly used to describe the process of collecting or extracting information, knowledge, or valuable items in a gradual or careful manner through careful investigation or observation. The term generally refers to the act of gathering or harvesting small or scattered pieces of information or material from various sources.

    In an intellectual context, gleaning often involves systematically and selectively examining written texts, articles, or data to obtain relevant and useful details or insights. It implies sifting through the vast amount of available information to identify key points or relevant nuggets that can be utilized for a specific purpose, such as research, analysis, or understanding.

    In a literal sense, gleaning can refer to the act of collecting leftover crops or grains from agricultural fields after the main harvest. This practice was traditionally carried out by poor or needy individuals who would carefully collect whatever was missed during the initial harvest. Gleaned materials were often used for personal consumption or as a means of subsistence.

    Overall, gleaned embodies the notion of extracting valuable or important elements from a larger body of information, resources, or materials through systematic and meticulous effort. It involves carefully sorting through available data or materials and selecting the most valuable or relevant components while disregarding the less useful or superfluous aspects.

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Etymology of GLEANED

The word "gleaned" originates from the Old English term "glēanian", which means to gather leftover grains or harvest remnants from a field. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "glainōną" and has cognates in other Germanic languages such as Dutch "glenen" and German "glaan". The term ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "gleh₃-", which signifies "to adhere" or "cling together", reflecting the action of collecting scattered remnants.

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Conjugate verb Gleaned

CONDITIONAL

I would glean
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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I glean
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PRESENT PERFECT

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