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shied

 

[ สƒaษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'shied' is the simple past tense of the verb 'shy'. To shy away from something means to avoid or recoil from it, often due to fear or reluctance. This term is commonly used in contexts where someone displays hesitation or cowardice in facing a challenge or situation. It can also refer to animals, particularly horses, that jump back or flinch in response to sudden movements or external stimuli. Usage often conveys the idea of an instinctual or immediate reaction to fear.

Synonyms

avoided, flinched, recoiled.

Examples of usage

  • She shied away from the crowd.
  • The horse shied at the sudden noise.
  • He shied from addressing the issue directly.

Translations

Translations of the word "shied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abrigo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schutz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perlindungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบั€ะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ osล‚ona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฟใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abri

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ refugio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑฤŸฤฑnak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋‚œ์ฒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฌุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบtoฤiลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบtoฤisko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฟ้šพๆ‰€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑฤŸฤฑnacaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ refugio

Etymology

The verb 'shy' has its roots in Middle English, coming from the word 'schei' or 'shy', meaning to hide or conceal. It is believed to have Germanic origins, related to the Old Norse 'skรญja', which means to evade or to escape, and the Middle Dutch 'schijen'. The evolution of the word reflects a gradual shift in meaning from the notions of hiding to the current interpretation of avoiding something out of fear or caution. The past tense 'shied' follows standard English verb conjugation rules, making it a straightforward and regular form. Over time, 'shy' has evolved significantly in both meaning and usage, finding its way into various idiomatic expressions and becoming a common part of everyday vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,582, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.