How Do You Spell GLIDED?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈa͡ɪdɪd] (IPA)

The word "glided" is spelled with two phonemes 'gl' and 'd', represented in IPA phonetic transcription as /ɡlaɪdɪd/. The first phoneme, 'gl', represents the voiced velar stop /ɡ/ followed by the voiced velar fricative /l/, pronounced as a glide. The second phoneme, 'd', represents the voiced alveolar stop /d/. Together, these phonemes form the past tense of the verb "glide", indicating that something or someone smoothly and effortlessly moved along a surface.

GLIDED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "glided" is a past tense verb derived from the word "glide." To glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly without any apparent effort or force, typically in a graceful and fluid manner. "Glided" refers to the act of undergoing this smooth and controlled motion, usually while maintaining a steady path or trajectory.

    Used metaphorically, "glided" can also convey a sense of ease and gracefulness in various contexts. When applied to a person's movements, it suggests a serene and unhurried demeanor while traversing a familiar or controlled territory. Additionally, "glided" can describe a seamless and elegant transition from one state or position to another, indicating a subtle change that occurs without any sudden or abrupt actions.

    The term "glided" can further be associated with light, airy, and effortless movements, almost reminiscent of floating or skimming through the air. It conveys an image of grace and poise, often allowing the subject to effortlessly navigate their surroundings or perform actions with a delicate touch. This word evokes a sense of tranquility, as if the subject is gliding along a gentle breeze or calmly skimming the surface of a tranquil body of water, displaying a remarkable balance and control.

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Etymology of GLIDED

The word "glided" has an etymology rooted in Old English.

It is derived from the Old English verb "glidan", meaning "to glide, slide, or move smoothly and effortlessly". This Old English verb can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "glīdaną".

The Proto-Germanic word "glīdaną" eventually evolved into various forms across different Germanic languages. In Middle English, it transformed into "gliden" and later became "glided" as the past tense and past participle form.

Over time, the word "glided" has retained its original meaning of moving smoothly or effortlessly. It is commonly used to describe objects or individuals that appear to glide or slide without much effort.

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Conjugate verb Glided

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I glide
we glide
you glide
he/she/it glides
they glide

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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