How Do You Spell COLLIED?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlid] (IPA)

The word "collied" is spelled with a double "l" and a single "e". It is pronounced /ˈkɒliːd/, with the stress on the first syllable. This word means to cover or smear with coal dust or soot. It is an old-fashioned term that is not commonly used today, but it can still be found in certain contexts, such as in literature or historical accounts. The spelling of "collied" may seem unusual, but it is consistent with the spelling patterns of similar words, such as "allied" or "bullied".

COLLIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Collied is an adjective that refers to something or someone that has become blackened or soiled by coal dust or grime, particularly in the context of being in or around a coal mine or coal industry. The term is derived from the word "coal" and is commonly used in regions where coal mining is prevalent.

    When used to describe a person, collied implies that they have been working in or near a coal mine and have become covered in coal dust or dirt. It can also be used to describe clothing, surfaces, or objects that have been blackened or stained by coal or coal dust. For example, a collied face would refer to a face that is blackened or soiled due to coal dust.

    The term may also carry a figurative connotation, suggesting that something or someone has become tainted, either morally or figuratively. For instance, in a literary context, the word collied might be used to describe a character who has been negatively influenced or corrupted by their association with a coal mining operation or the coal industry.

    Overall, collied denotes an association with coal mining, coal dust, dirt, or grime, conveying the idea of darkened or soiled appearances, either physically or metaphorically.

Common Misspellings for COLLIED

Etymology of COLLIED

The word "collied" is derived from the Old English word "colian", which means "to make black with coal". It comes from the noun "col", referring to coal, ultimately derived from the Old English word "colu", which means "charcoal" or "burnt wood". Over time, the verb form "colian" developed, expressing the action of making something black with coal. Eventually, "collied" emerged as the past participle of "colian" and started to be used as an adjective to describe something that has been blackened with coal or covered in soot.

Conjugate verb Collied

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be collying
you would be collying
he/she/it would be collying
we would be collying
they would be collying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have collied
you would have collied
he/she/it would have collied
we would have collied
they would have collied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been collying
you would have been collying
he/she/it would have been collying
we would have been collying
they would have been collying

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be collying
you will be collying
he/she/it will be collying
we will be collying
they will be collying

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been collying
you will have been collying
he/she/it will have been collying
we will have been collying
they will have been collying

IMPERATIVE

you colly
we let´s colly

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to colly

PAST

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

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was collying
you were collying
he/she/it was collying
we were collying
they were collying

PAST PARTICIPLE

collied

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been collying
you had been collying
he/she/it had been collying
we had been collying
they had been collying

PRESENT

I colly
you colly
he/she/it collies
we colly
they colly

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am collying
you are collying
he/she/it is collying
we are collying
they are collying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

collying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have collied
you have collied
he/she/it has collied
we have collied
they have collied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been collying
you have been collying
he/she/it has been collying
we have been collying
they have been collying

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