skied: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “skied” mean?
The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to ski', meaning to travel over snow on skis.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to ski', meaning to travel over snow on skis.
Can also refer to traveling over water on a water ski, or figuratively, to move smoothly and swiftly.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Both use 'skied' as the past form of 'ski'. Minor spelling preferences in related compounds (e.g., 'skiing' vs. 'skiing', both accepted).
Connotations
Strongly associated with alpine holidays, winter leisure, and affluent lifestyle in both cultures.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in US English due to larger commercial ski industry and media coverage, but widely used in both.
Grammar
How to Use “skied” in a Sentence
Subject + skied (intransitive)Subject + skied + Prepositional Phrase (down, on, off, in)Subject + skied + Noun Phrase (the slope, the piste, the black run)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “skied” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- They skied in the Alps last Christmas.
- Have you ever skied on a dry slope?
- He skied off-piste, which was rather dangerous.
American English
- We skied Aspen for a week.
- She skied the expert trails by age ten.
- I've never water-skied before.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in the tourism/holiday industry: 'The resort reported that over 10,000 visitors skied here last season.'
Academic
Rare. May appear in sports science or tourism studies: 'Participants who skied daily showed improved cardio fitness.'
Everyday
Common in personal narratives: 'We skied all morning and then had hot chocolate.'
Technical
In sports commentary or instruction: 'She skied the slalom course in record time.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “skied”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “skied”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “skied”
- Using 'skiied' (double i) is a common spelling error. Correct: skied.
- Confusing 'skied' (past of ski) with 'skid' (past of skid, to slide sideways).
- Pronouncing the final 'd' as /t/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, 'skied' is the standard and only accepted past tense and past participle form of the verb 'to ski'.
It is pronounced /skiːd/, rhyming with 'freed' or 'seed'. The 'ski' part sounds like the word 'sky'.
Yes, it can. For example: 'We water-skied all afternoon on the lake.' The context usually makes it clear.
A common error is spelling it as 'skiied' (with a double 'i'). The correct spelling is S-K-I-E-D.
The past tense and past participle of the verb 'to ski', meaning to travel over snow on skis.
Skied is usually neutral to informal in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Skied off into the sunset (figurative, rare)”
- “Skied the black (expert run)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'I' before 'E' in 'skied' as in 'I skied'.
Conceptual Metaphor
MOVEMENT IS JOURNEY; SPORT IS CONQUEST ('He skied the challenging north face').
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'skied' correctly?