American English pronunciation

How to pronounce shied

IPA transcription: ['ʃaɪd]

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Verb

  • start suddenly, as from fright

  • throw quickly

Usage examples

  • The apron string loomed near and he shied like an unbroken colt.
  • The apron string loomed near and he shied like an unbroken colt.
  • The band has shied away from releasing singles, preferring the album format.
  • He personally put "whiteness" in quotes because he shied away from using the term.