How Do You Spell SHIES?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "shies" (IPA: /ʃaɪz/) is the third person singular present tense of the verb "shy". In phonetic terms, the "sh" sound is represented in IPA by the symbol /ʃ/, while the "y" sound is represented by /aɪ/. The addition of the letter "s" at the end of the word indicates that the subject of the sentence is singular and third person. Therefore, "he shies away from public speaking" is an example of the use of the word "shies".

SHIES Meaning and Definition

  1. Shies is the third-person singular form of the verb "shy," which refers to the act of flinching or recoiling in fear, suspicion, or potential avoidance of something. It can also represent being hesitant, unwilling, or cautious about engaging with or confronting a particular situation or entity.

    When used to describe an individual's behavior, shies suggests a momentary retreat or hesitancy as a result of fear, apprehension, or uncertainty. This reaction may manifest as physically stepping back, avoiding direct eye contact, or displaying signs of nervousness or discomfort.

    Additionally, "shies" can refer to the behavior of certain animals, particularly horses, when they shy away or startle at something perceived as threatening or unfamiliar. In this context, it implies a sudden involuntary reaction accompanied by a sideward or backward movement to escape the perceived danger.

    The term can also be used in a metaphorical sense, indicating a person's reluctance or unwillingness to engage in or commit to a specific activity or idea. It suggests a hesitance towards taking risks, expressing reservations, or displaying a cautious attitude.

    Overall, "shies" captures the action of pulling back or avoiding something out of fear, uncertainty, or hesitance, and can be applied to both animate and inanimate entities alike.

  2. Third pers. sing. pres. of the v. shy.

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

Common Misspellings for SHIES

Etymology of SHIES

The word "shies" is the plural form of "shy", which can have multiple meanings depending on the context. The etymology of "shy" can be traced back to Old English, where it was spelled as "sceoh" or "scēoh". It derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skeuhaz", which meant "to frighten" or "to scare away". Over time, "sceoh" evolved into Middle English "schowe" or "shoue", before eventually becoming "shy" in Modern English. However, it's important to note that "shy" in the context of horses or throwing objects has a slightly different origin. In this sense, it comes from the Old Norse word "skeggja", meaning "to throw or launch".

Similar spelling words for SHIES

Conjugate verb Shies

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I shy
we shy
you shy
he/she/it shies
they shy

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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