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ailed

/eɪld/

Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To cause someone trouble or suffering; to afflict.

    - "The cold weather ailed the elderly man."
    - "His illness ailed him for years."
    - "The storm ailed the sailors at sea."
  • 2. Past tense and past participle of the verb 'to ail'.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with ailed
ail , hale , pale , veil , sale , trail
Variants
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ail , ailed , ailing , ails
Forms
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I ail, you ail, he/she/it ails, we ail, they ail


Etymology
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The Old English word 'ealan' meant 'to torment, harm, or afflict'. The word 'ail' comes from this root.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'ailed' is related to the Old English word 'ealan', which means 'to torment, harm, or afflict'.

  2. The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to ail' is 'ailed'.

  3. The word 'ailed' is often used in literature and music to describe suffering or hardships.


Related Concepts
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  1. Affliction: A state of suffering, especially physical or mental pain or distress.

  2. Adversity: A difficult or unpleasant situation.


Culture
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In literature, 'ailed' is often used to describe the suffering or hardships faced by characters. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Ailed' or 'Ail' that explore themes of pain, sorrow, and adversity.

How to Memorize "ailed"

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Ailed' starts with the same letter as 'Affliction' and 'Adversity'.


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