How Do You Spell FENDED?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛndɪd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "fended" is as follows: /fɛndɪd/. This pronunciation follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. The word consists of six letters and the past tense of the verb "fend". It means to defend or protect oneself against something. The spelling is straightforward, with the letter "e" pronounced as /ɛ/ and ending with the suffix "-ed" pronounced as /ɪd/. The spelling and pronunciation are important in conveying the correct meaning of the word in written and spoken communication.

FENDED Meaning and Definition

  1. Fended is the past tense and past participle of the verb "fend," which has several related meanings depending on the context.

    One common definition of fended is to defend or protect oneself or someone else physically or mentally against an attack, danger, or difficulty. In this sense, it implies taking action to avoid harm or to resist an opponent's advance. For example, "She fended off the enemy's blows with her shield" or "He fended off the temptation to give up and kept fighting."

    Another definition of fended is to manage or cope with something successfully, especially in challenging or difficult circumstances. It implies the ability to take care of oneself and deal with various situations effectively. For instance, "Despite facing financial difficulties, she fended for herself and managed to make ends meet" or "He had to fend off hunger by foraging for food in the wilderness."

    Additionally, fended can also mean to provide for oneself or someone else's needs, such as in terms of food, shelter, or protection. This definition emphasizes the act of ensuring one's own or others' well-being. For example, "He fended for his family by working multiple jobs" or "The shelter fends for abandoned animals until they find new homes."

    In summary, fended encompasses the ideas of self-defense, coping with challenges, and providing for oneself or others, depending on the given context.

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Etymology of FENDED

The word "fended" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "fend". The etymology of "fend" can be traced back to the Old English word "féondian" or "fēondian" which meant "to defend, protect, provide for". This Old English verb derived from the noun "féond" or "fēond" meaning "enemy, adversary". Over time, "fend" evolved to mean "to protect or defend oneself or someone/something" and "fended" is derived from this verb form.

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Conjugate verb Fended

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I fend
we fend
you fend
he/she/it fends
they fend

PRESENT PERFECT

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

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