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PRONUNCIATION OF PETTLE

pettle  [ˈpetəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETTLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pettle is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb pettle in English.

WHAT DOES PETTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of pettle in the English dictionary

The definition of pettle in the dictionary is to caress or cuddle.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO PETTLE

PRESENT

Present
I pettle
you pettle
he/she/it pettles
we pettle
you pettle
they pettle
Present continuous
I am pettling
you are pettling
he/she/it is pettling
we are pettling
you are pettling
they are pettling
Present perfect
I have pettled
you have pettled
he/she/it has pettled
we have pettled
you have pettled
they have pettled
Present perfect continuous
I have been pettling
you have been pettling
he/she/it has been pettling
we have been pettling
you have been pettling
they have been pettling
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I pettled
you pettled
he/she/it pettled
we pettled
you pettled
they pettled
Past continuous
I was pettling
you were pettling
he/she/it was pettling
we were pettling
you were pettling
they were pettling
Past perfect
I had pettled
you had pettled
he/she/it had pettled
we had pettled
you had pettled
they had pettled
Past perfect continuous
I had been pettling
you had been pettling
he/she/it had been pettling
we had been pettling
you had been pettling
they had been pettling
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will pettle
you will pettle
he/she/it will pettle
we will pettle
you will pettle
they will pettle
Future continuous
I will be pettling
you will be pettling
he/she/it will be pettling
we will be pettling
you will be pettling
they will be pettling
Future perfect
I will have pettled
you will have pettled
he/she/it will have pettled
we will have pettled
you will have pettled
they will have pettled
Future perfect continuous
I will have been pettling
you will have been pettling
he/she/it will have been pettling
we will have been pettling
you will have been pettling
they will have been pettling
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would pettle
you would pettle
he/she/it would pettle
we would pettle
you would pettle
they would pettle
Conditional continuous
I would be pettling
you would be pettling
he/she/it would be pettling
we would be pettling
you would be pettling
they would be pettling
Conditional perfect
I would have pettle
you would have pettle
he/she/it would have pettle
we would have pettle
you would have pettle
they would have pettle
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been pettling
you would have been pettling
he/she/it would have been pettling
we would have been pettling
you would have been pettling
they would have been pettling
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you pettle
we let´s pettle
you pettle
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to pettle
Past participle
pettled
Present Participle
pettling
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETTLE


battle
ˈbætəl
bimetal
ˈbaɪˌmetəl
bottle
ˈbɒtəl
capital
ˈkæpɪtəl
crystal
ˈkrɪstəl
dental
ˈdɛntəl
digital
ˈdɪdʒɪtəl
environmental
ɪnˌvaɪərənˈmentəl
experimental
ɪkˌspɛrɪˈmɛntəl
fundamental
ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl
horizontal
ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl
hospital
ˈhɒspɪtəl
hostel
ˈhɒstəl
incremental
ˌɪnkrɪˈmɛntəl
little
ˈlɪtəl
mental
ˈmɛntəl
metal
ˈmɛtəl
oriental
ˌɔːrɪˈɛntəl
semimetal
ˌsemɪˈmetəl
shtetl
ˈʃtetəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETTLE

pettifoggery
pettifogging
pettily
pettiness
petting
petting zoo
pettish
pettishly
pettishness
pettitoes
petto
petty
petty bourgeois
petty bourgeoisie
petty cash
petty crime
petty criminal
petty expenses
petty juror
petty jury

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETTLE

dead-nettle
ettle
fettle
fish kettle
grasp the nettle
hemp nettle
horse nettle
kettle
mettle
nettle
not a little
on one´s mettle
presettle
resettle
Seattle
settle
shuttle
stinging nettle
teakettle
unsettle

Synonyms and antonyms of pettle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pettle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETTLE

Find out the translation of pettle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pettle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pettle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

pettle
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pettle
570 millions of speakers

English

pettle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pettle
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

pettle
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

pettle
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pettle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pettle
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pettle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pettle
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pettle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pettle
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pettle
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pettle
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pettle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

pettle
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिडचिड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pettle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pettle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pettle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

pettle
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pettle
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pettle
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pettle
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pettle
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pettle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pettle

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETTLE»

The term «pettle» is normally little used and occupies the 150.538 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETTLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pettle» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pettle» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pettle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETTLE»

Discover the use of pettle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pettle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Therac 25
Humorous and moving, Therac 25 is a love story unlike any other—a play you won’t easily forget.
Adam Pettle, 2000
2
Sexy Hormones: Unlocking the Secrets to Vibrant Sexual Health
Discover lost passions, sexy foods and nutrients, the truth about bioidentical hormones, and natural treatments for hormonal conditions.
Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe, Alvin Pettle, 2009
3
My Prescription for Life
In My Prescription for Life, Dr. Pettle now offers this collection to all readers.
Alvin Pettle, 2005
4
Sunday Father
As the brothers work their way through situations filled with pain and anger, Jed and Alan discover strengths they never knew they had, and a deepening bond that leads them toward hope.
Adam Pettle, 2003
5
Zadie's Shoes
Benjamin is a compulsive gambler who's just lost the money for his girlfriend's trip to an alternative cancer clinic in Mexico. He has 72 hours to find the cash, and his options are running outm --Cover.
Adam Pettle, 2001
6
The Century
"We saw him, Mr. Pettle," she said quietly. "Well," shouted Mr. Pettle, aggressively , "we got no time to lose." "What 's the man done?" asked Simon. There was about Simon something so tranquil, so gentle, that the high key of the others was  ...
Making of America Project, 1922
7
The Century: A Popular Quarterly
“We saw him, Mr. Pettle,” she said quietly. “Well,” shouted Mr. Pettle, aggressively , “we got no time to lose.” “What 's the man done?” asked Simon. There was about Simon something so tranquil, so gentle, that the high key of the others was  ...
Josiah Gilbert Holland, Richard Watson Gilder, 1922
8
The Sketch: A Journal of Art and Actuality
HERE was nothing foolhardy about Mr. Timothy Pettle. He was a man who took any number of precautions, never a single risk. He preferred two and a-half per cent. in (iovernment Stock to any of the more enticing investments extolled and ...
‎1902
9
The Century
“We saw him, Mr. Pettle,” she said quietly. “Well,” shouted Mr. Pettle, aggressively , “we got no time to lose.” “What 's the man done?” asked Simon. There was about Simon something so tranquil, so gentle, that the high key of the others was  ...
‎1922
10
The Poetry of Robert Burns: Songs. Unauthorised poems. ...
12. Parritch, porridge. Parritch-pats, porridge-pots. Pat, pot. Pat, put. Pattle, pettle, a plough-staff: ' my new pleugh-pettle,' i. 31. 1; 'wi' murdering pattle,' i. 115. 6 ; 'as ever drew before a pettle,' ii. 40. 3. Paughty, haughty ; ' yon paughty dog,' i.
Robert Burns, William Ernest Henley, Thomas Finlayson Henderson, 1901

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETTLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pettle is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sellout audiences wowed by Leamington school's extravaganza
Former pupil Matt Pettle provided the lights and helped Alex with directing the cast. More than 400 people witnessed the show, two of the ... «Kenilworth Weekly News, Jul 15»
2
Whistler Children's Festival expands to three days
... face painting, bubbles, a photo booth, hula hoops, Jazz the Balloon Man and a dance party featuring local children's entertainer Ira Pettle. «Whistler Question, Jun 15»
3
Lincoln Property Co. to Develop New Arts District Office Tower
David Pettle, executive vice president at Lincoln, says the company is excited to join the party. “The Arts District location places tenants within ... «D Magazine, Jun 15»
4
Greyhound racing: tonight's Brandywell card
Race 6 (500 yards): 1, Finnside Obama; 2, Rockets Return; 3, Total Freedom; 4, Brae Force; 5, Moes Baby; 6, Dorans Pettle. Race 7 Benny ... «Derry Now, Jun 15»
5
Whistler Multicultural Festival returns to celebrate community diversity
Outside, local children's entertainer Ira Pettle will be hosting the festivities. “We're excited to have him come,” said Dunne. “It makes it even ... «Whistler Question, Jun 15»
6
Adriana Mendiola turns passion for fashion into design career
Pettle's Flowers. 341 Center St, Salina, KS 67401. 785-825-6265 · Got An Announcement? We accept many different kinds of announcements. «Salina Journal, Jun 15»
7
CTV Announces Start of Production on Season Four of Saving Hope
Adam Pettle is Executive Producer and Showrunner. All distribution rights are handled by eOne. For Bell Media, Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy is ... «Broadcaster, Jun 15»
8
The Dybbuk review: Soulpepper gets into the classic Yiddish spirit
Jordan Pettle pleasantly complements him as a learned man — older in the original, definitely younger here — called in to give specialized ... «National Post, May 15»
9
Bethany College graduate returns to Lindsborg to buy downtown …
Pettle's Flowers. 341 Center St, Salina, KS 67401. 785-825-6265 · Got An Announcement? We accept many different kinds of announcements. «Salina Journal, Apr 15»
10
Erie County Real Estate transactions
... to Diana L. Robertson, $212,826. • 223 Cottonwood Drive, Ronald A. Grimm; Theresa K. Grimm to Luz Pettle; Theodore G. Pettle, $195,000. «Buffalo News, Apr 15»

REFERENCE
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