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How to Pronounce shy?

Correct pronunciation for the word "shy" is [ʃˈa͡ɪ], [ʃˈa‍ɪ], [ʃ_ˈaɪ].

Definition of shy

  1. Shunning approach; reserved; cautious; suspicious.
  2. To start suddenly aside from fear.
  3. The starting suddenly aside of a horse.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the present tense of Shy?

  • The personal forms of the verb "shy" in the present tense are as follows:

  • - I shy

  • - You shy

  • - He/she/it shies

  • - We shy

  • - You shy

  • - They shy

  • Please note that the base form of the verb "shy" remains the same for all the personal forms in the present tense, except for the third-person singular form (he/she/it), which adds an -s to the end.
  • What is the past tense of Shy?

  • The past tense forms of the verb "shy" are:

  • 1. I shied

  • 2. You shied

  • 3. He/she/it shied

  • 4. We shied

  • 5. You (plural) shied

  • 6. They shied
  • What is the adverb for shy?

    The adverb form of "shy" is "shyly".

    What is the adjective for shy?

    The adjective form of the word "shy" is "shy".

    Usage over time for shy:

    This graph shows how "shy" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of shy?

    The plural of the "shy" can be the "shies".

    What is the singular form of shy?

    The singular of the "shy" can be the "shy".

    Synonyms for Shy:

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