How Do You Spell STARED?

Pronunciation: [stˈe͡əd] (IPA)

The word "stared" is spelled with a "st" cluster at the beginning, followed by a long "a" sound represented by the letter "a", and ending with the consonant cluster "rd". The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "stared" is /stɛərd/. The first sound, /st/, is pronounced with a sharp release of air and can be articulated with the tongue on the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth. The vowel sound /ɛə/ is formed by combining the short "e" sound and the long "a" sound. The ending /rd/ consonant cluster involves the combination of the "r" and "d" sounds.

STARED Meaning and Definition

  1. Stared is the past tense and past participle of the verb "stare." It is an English word that is mainly used to describe the action of looking intently or fixedly at someone or something, often with the eyes wide open. Staring typically involves focusing one's gaze for a prolonged period, with a lack of inhibition or without trying to conceal one's curiosity or interest.

    When someone stares at someone else, it can convey a variety of emotions or intentions, such as surprise, disbelief, admiration, confusion, or even intimidation. Staring is often associated with the act of observing someone or something with particular intensity or concentration, as if trying to gather as much information or details as possible.

    Staring can also be used metaphorically to describe an intense mental or emotional focus, as in "He stared into the distance, lost in deep thought." Additionally, the word can be used non-verbally to describe an unbroken eye contact that is uncomfortable or unwelcome.

    Furthermore, staring can be a social behavior that depends on cultural norms and expectations. In some cultures, prolonged staring might be considered impolite or intrusive, while in others, it may be a sign of attentiveness or respect.

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Etymology of STARED

The word stared comes from the Old English word starian, which means to look fixedly, gaze. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word staren, meaning to stare, gaze.

Similar spelling words for STARED

Conjugate verb Stared

CONDITIONAL

I would stare
we would stare
you would stare
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FUTURE

I will stare
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they will stare

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stared
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PAST

I stared
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they stared

PAST PERFECT

I had stared
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PRESENT

I stare
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they stare

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stared
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I am staring
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