How Do You Spell RIME?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

The spelling of the word “rime” can be confusing because it can also be written as “rhyme”. The difference lies in the pronunciation, with “rime” being pronounced as /raɪm/ and “rhyme” as /raɪm/. The spelling with “h” comes from its origin in Old English, but the spelling without the “h” is also accepted. “Rime” refers to frost that forms on surfaces, while “rhyme” refers to the repetition of sounds in words, usually in poetry or songs.

RIME Meaning and Definition

  1. Rime refers to a phenomenon of ice formation characterized by a thin coating or deposit of ice crystals on a surface. It occurs when supercooled water droplets freeze rapidly upon contact with a solid object, such as trees, branches, or other exposed structures in cold weather conditions. Rime is usually seen in regions with low temperatures and high humidity, frequently occurring in mountainous or coastal areas.

    The formation of rime is distinct from frost because it involves ice crystals directly adhering to an object without passing through a liquid phase. These ice crystals accumulate and grow, creating a white, frost-like appearance on the surface. Rime can possess a feathery or spiky texture, giving it a unique and picturesque quality. Wind blown rime may also cause the formation of long, delicate icicles.

    The word "rime" is derived from the Old English term "hrīm," which means "frost" or "hoar frost." It is often used interchangeably with other terms like "hoarfrost" or "frost rime." Rime can have significant implications, particularly for transportation and outdoor activities, as it can create hazardous conditions by coating surfaces with a slippery layer of ice. However, its presence can also be aesthetically pleasing, adding a delicate, wintry charm to natural landscapes or architecture.

  2. Hoar-frost; congealed dew or vapour.

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

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Etymology of RIME

The word "rime" has two distinct etymological origins and meanings.

1. As a noun meaning "a coating of ice" or "frost", the term originated from the Old English word "hrīm", which in turn derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*hrīmaz". This word is related to the Old Norse "hrīm" and the Old High German "rīm", all carrying the same meaning of "frost" or "ice". The ultimate origin of this word is uncertain.

2. As a noun meaning "poetry", "verse", or "rhyme", the term comes from the Middle English word "rime", which is a shortened form of the Old French word "rime" or "rithme".

Similar spelling words for RIME

Plural form of RIME is RIMES

Conjugate verb Rime

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have rimed
you would have rimed
he/she/it would have rimed
we would have rimed
they would have rimed
I would have rime
you would have rime
he/she/it would have rime
we would have rime
they would have rime

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you rime
we let´s rime

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rime

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

rimed

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I rime
you rime
he/she/it rimes
we rime
they rime

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

riming

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it rime

SIMPLE PAST

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

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