How Do You Spell PARTED?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːtɪd] (IPA)

The word "parted" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end, which changes the pronunciation of the vowel sound in the first syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription for "parted" is /ˈpɑː.tɪd/. The symbol "ɑː" represents the "ah" sound, and it is longer than the vowel sound in "part". The letter "t" is pronounced with a light tap, as in "water" or "butter". This word can be used as a past tense verb or an adjective to describe something that has been divided or separated.

PARTED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "parted" is an adjective that is derived from the verb "part," which means to divide, separate, or split. The adjective "parted" refers to something that has been divided or separated into distinct parts or pieces. It often implies a clear and noticeable division or separation.

    In a physical or tangible sense, "parted" can describe objects or substances that have been separated into different sections or components. For instance, a road that is "parted" may have a physical barrier dividing it into two separate lanes of traffic. Similarly, hair that is "parted" refers to hair that has been divided, usually by combing or styling, along a particular line or area.

    In a more abstract sense, "parted" can describe relationships, connections, or ways of being that have been severed or broken. For example, a "parted" couple refers to two individuals who were once in a relationship and have now separated or divorced. "Parted" can also describe emotions or feelings that have become detached or disconnected, such as when a person feels "parted" from their former self or experiences a sense of emotional distance.

    Overall, the term "parted" indicates a state of division, separation, or detachment, whether it pertains to physical objects, relationships, or emotions.

  2. • Separated; divided; in bot., subdivided into similar segments, the divisions extending nearly to the base.
    • In bot., divided to the base, the divisions being called partitions.

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

Common Misspellings for PARTED

Etymology of PARTED

The word "parted" comes from the Old English word "partian" which means "to divide, separate, or depart". It is derived from the Latin word "partire" meaning "to divide", which, in turn, comes from the PIE (Proto-Indo-European) root word "perə-" meaning "to grant, allot, or assign".

Idioms with the word PARTED

  • A fool and his money are soon parted. The idiom "A fool and his money are soon parted" means that a foolish or gullible person tends to spend or lose their money carelessly or easily. It implies that those who lack financial intelligence or judgment are likely to be taken advantage of or make poor monetary decisions, leading to them quickly losing their wealth.
  • fool and his money are soon parted The idiom "a fool and his money are soon parted" means that someone who is foolish or easily deceived will quickly lose their money or be taken advantage of financially. It suggests that individuals who lack financial judgment or are easily swayed by others will waste their wealth or fall victim to scams and irresponsible spending.
  • a fool and his money are easily parted The idiom "a fool and his money are easily parted" means that someone who is foolish or not careful with their finances is likely to spend money recklessly or be easily convinced to part with their money. It implies that those who are gullible or lack financial wisdom are easily taken advantage of or manipulated by others in matters of money.
  • fool and his money are soon parted, a This idiom means that people who are not careful with their money or easily fooled will quickly lose it to others.

Similar spelling words for PARTED

Conjugate verb Parted

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I part
we part
you part
he/she/it parts
they part

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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