How Do You Spell HIE?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "hie" can be a bit confusing, as it is not a commonly used word in modern English. It is pronounced /haɪ/, with the same vowel sound as in the word "high". The "ie" combination represents the long "i" sound, which is often spelled with a single "i" in other words such as "lie" or "tie". "Hie" means to hurry or move quickly, and is most often seen in older forms of literature or poetry.

HIE Meaning and Definition

  1. Hie is a verb that is derived from the Old English word "higian," meaning to hasten or move quickly. The term is often used as an archaic or poetic alternative to the more common verb "to hurry." Hie commonly conveys a sense of urgency or swiftness in movement, suggesting a desire to reach a destination or complete a task promptly.

    The act of hieing typically involves moving speedily or expediting one's actions. It can refer to physically rushing or traveling swiftly from one place to another. Additionally, hie can also denote a mental or figurative haste, such as working swiftly or decisively to accomplish a goal.

    While predominantly found in older, poetic, or literary texts, hie can still be encountered in certain contemporary contexts, often used for stylistic or nostalgic purposes. Due to its somewhat antiquated nature, hie may be viewed as somewhat archaic in modern usage, especially in everyday conversations.

    Overall, hie encapsulates the concept of quick and purposeful movement, whether literal or figurative, emphasizing a sense of speed, haste, and efficiency in reaching a particular objective.

  2. To hasten; to go in haste.

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

Common Misspellings for HIE

Etymology of HIE

The word "hie" comes from the Middle English "hien" or "hie", which ultimately derived from the Old English word "hīgian". It is related to the Old Norse word "hýja" and the Gothic word "higan", all of which mean "to strive" or "to hasten". Over time, "hien" evolved into "hie" and eventually became obsolete in modern English, although it is still occasionally used in poetry or literary contexts.

Similar spelling words for HIE

Conjugate verb Hie

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hied
you would have hied
he/she/it would have hied
we would have hied
they would have hied
I would have hie
you would have hie
he/she/it would have hie
we would have hie
they would have hie

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you hie
we let´s hie

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hie

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

hied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I hie
you hie
he/she/it hies
we hie
they hie

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hie

SIMPLE PAST

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

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