What does SHIED mean?

Parts of Speech

Shied is a verb.

Definitions

To shy means to start suddenly back or aside, as in fear or alarm. It can also mean to throw or fling.

Pronunciations

US: /ʃaɪd/

UK: /ʃʌɪd/

Origin and Usage

The word shied originated in the 17th century from the Middle Low German word schüden, meaning "to avoid." It is commonly used in the context of horses suddenly moving away from something frightening, but can also be used to describe any sudden movement away from something.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for shied include dodged, evaded, avoided, and sidestepped.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to shied include hides, shier, and sidhe.

Example Sentences

• When the fireworks went off, the horse shied and almost threw its rider.
• She shied away from the snake, afraid it might be poisonous.
• He shied the rock across the pond and watched it skip across the water.