How Do You Spell PLIED?

Pronunciation: [plˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "plied" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /plaɪd/. The "pl-" sequence is pronounced as "ply" with a long "i" sound, similar to the word "fly" /flaɪ/. The "-ied" ending indicates a past tense or past participle, with the final "-ed" pronounced as /d/. Therefore, the word is pronounced as "ply-d" /plaɪd/. This word is commonly used in the context of employment, as in "he plied his trade as a carpenter".

PLIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Plied is a verb that refers to the act of applying continuous effort or pressure in order to accomplish a task or create a desired outcome. It may also involve the repetitive use of a specific action or skill. The term is commonly used in contexts that involve working diligently or actively engaging in a particular pursuit.

    In a general sense, "plied" denotes the action of engaging in persistent work or effort towards a specified goal. This can encompass a wide range of activities, such as physical labor, mental focus, or the use of a specific skill or craft. For example, a builder might ply their trade by constructing a house with precision and expertise, or a writer might ply their skill by dedicating time and effort to creating a compelling story.

    Furthermore, "plied" can refer to the repetitive and continuous use of a specific action or activity. For instance, someone may ply a needle and thread to meticulously sew a piece of fabric, or a baker may ply dough by kneading and stretching it repeatedly to achieve the desired texture. This repetitive action and the resulting focus and precision are characteristic of the verb "plied."

    In essence, "plied" represents the exertion of effort or the repetitive use of a specific action in order to achieve a desired result, often implying a level of skill or workmanship.

  2. See ply.

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

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Etymology of PLIED

The word "plied" has its roots in the Old English word "plīdan", which means "to fold" or "to bend". This word comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*pleiþaną", which has the same meaning of "to fold" or "to twist". Further back, the Proto-Germanic word is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*pele-", meaning "to fold", "to twist", or "to plait". Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of "plied" have changed, but its basic meaning of "to fold" or "to bend" has remained consistent.

Conjugate verb Plied

CONDITIONAL

I would plied
you would plied
he/she/it would plied
we would plied
they would plied
I would ply
we would ply
you would ply
he/she/it would ply
they would ply

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have plied
you would have plied
he/she/it would have plied
we would have plied
they would have plied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you ply
we let´s ply

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ply

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

plied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I ply
you ply
he/she/it plies
we ply
they ply

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

plying

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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