American English pronunciation
How to pronounce shied
IPA transcription: ['ʃaɪd]
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Verb
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start suddenly, as from fright
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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.