How Do You Spell SIGHED?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "sighed" is pronounced /saɪd/. It is spelled with the letters "s", "i", "g", "h", "e", and "d". The "s" and "g" make a /s/ and /g/ sounds respectively. The "i" is pronounced /aɪ/, as in the word "eye". The "h" is silent in this case, but is important because it changes the pronunciation of the "g" from a hard /g/ sound to a soft /dʒ/ sound. The "e" is also silent, but it changes the pronunciation of the "i" to /aɪ/ instead of a short /ɪ/ sound. Finally, the "d" is pronounced as /d/.

SIGHED Meaning and Definition

  1. Sighed is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "sigh." The word "sigh" is commonly used to describe the act of exhaling audibly in a deep, prolonged, and often involuntary manner, indicating various emotions such as exhaustion, relief, frustration, or sadness.

    When someone sighs, they typically take in a deep breath, hold it momentarily, and then release it slowly while making a distinct sound. This sound can range from a soft, gentle exhalation to a more profound and noticeable expression, depending on the intensity of the emotion being conveyed. Sighing is often associated with a sense of weariness, disappointment, or discontent.

    Sighing can serve different purposes, including the release of tension or an attempt to cope with stress or disappointment. It can also indicate resignation, longing, or a contemplative state of mind. Sighing is a natural response that occurs in both humans and certain animals, often reflecting their emotional state or reactions to various situations.

    In literature or poetry, sighing is frequently used as a figurative device to represent an inner emotional turmoil or to create an atmosphere of melancholy. The act of sighing may vary in frequency or intensity depending on the individual and their temperament, with some people being more prone to sighing than others.

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Etymology of SIGHED

The word "sighed" originated from the combination of the Old English word "sīcan" and the Old Norse word "síkja". "Sīcan" meant to utter a deep sigh or groan, and "síkja" referred to a sharp intake of breath. Over time, these influences merged and evolved to become the Middle English word "sighen", which later transformed into the modern word "sighed".

Similar spelling words for SIGHED

Conjugate verb Sighed

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I sigh
we sigh
you sigh
he/she/it sighs
they sigh

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sighed
we have sighed
you have sighed
he/she/it has sighed
they have sighed
I am sighing
we are sighing
you are sighing
he/she/it is sighing
they are sighing
I was sighing
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I will be sighing
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I will have been sighing
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I would have sighed
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I would be sighing
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you would have been sighing
he/she/it would have been sighing
they would have been sighing

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