How Do You Spell TAME?

Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪm] (IPA)

The word "tame" is spelled as /teɪm/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It contains the diphthong sound /eɪ/ which represents the combination of the vowel sounds /ɛ/ and /i/. The consonant sound /t/ is followed by the vowel sound /eɪ/ and the consonant sound /m/. The spelling of the word remains consistent with its pronunciation, making it an easy word to spell. "Tame" is typically used to describe something that has been domesticated or is not wild, such as a pet or a farm animal.

TAME Meaning and Definition

  1. Tame is an adjective that is commonly used to describe something that has been brought under control, domesticated, or subdued. It refers to making something wild or untamed more gentle, obedient, or manageable.

    In the context of animals, tame often describes creatures that have undergone a process of domestication, where they have become accustomed to human contact and are usually docile in nature. These animals have adapted to living in proximity to humans, often residing in captivity or as pets. Common examples of tame animals include dogs, cats, and horses.

    Tame can also extend beyond the animal kingdom to describe the behavior or personality of a person. When applied to individuals, tame implies someone who is mild-mannered, subservient, or lacking in daring or excitement. It can suggest a person who is conforming to societal expectations or who avoids rebellious or wild behavior.

    Furthermore, tame can refer to the act of bringing something under control or restraining its natural tendencies. For example, a gardener may tame unruly plants by pruning and shaping them. This term can also apply to emotions or desires that have been subdued or controlled, as well as to circumstances that have been managed or minimized.

    Overall, tame characterizes the process of mitigating wildness, whether in relation to animals, people, or things, leading to a state of calmness, discipline, or conformability.

  2. • To reduce from a wild to a domestic state; to civilise; to subdue; to reclaim.
    • That has lost its native wildness; domestic; mild; gentle; subdued; spiritless; servile; wanting in vigour; dull.

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

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Etymology of TAME

The word tame originated from the Old English word tam, which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word tamaz. This Proto-Germanic root has connections to various other Germanic languages such as Old High German zam, Old Norse tamr, and Gothic tamjan. Ultimately, the word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root deme, meaning to tame or to conquer.

Idioms with the word TAME

  • a wild goose never laid a tame egg The idiom "a wild goose never laid a tame egg" means that one should not expect mediocre or average results from something that is inherently exceptional or extraordinary. It emphasizes that exceptional individuals or things are not likely to produce ordinary, mediocre, or subpar outcomes.

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Conjugate verb Tame

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tamed
you would have tamed
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I would have tame
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been taming
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tame
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they would tame

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be taming
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FUTURE

I will tame
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they will tame

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you tame
we let´s tame

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tame

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was taming
you were taming
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we were taming
they were taming

PAST PARTICIPLE

tamed

PAST PERFECT

I had tamed
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we had tamed
they had tamed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been taming
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PRESENT

I tame
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am taming
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they are taming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

taming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tamed
you have tamed
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we have tamed
they have tamed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been taming
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tame

SIMPLE PAST

I tamed
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