Stile

Pronunciation: /staɪl/

Definitions of stile

noun a set of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle

Example Sentences

A1 I climbed over the stile to get into the field.

A2 The hikers struggled to lift their heavy backpacks over the stile.

B1 The farmer built a new stile to make it easier for people to cross the fence.

B2 The stile was old and rickety, but it still held up under the weight of the hikers.

C1 The intricate design of the stile showcased the craftsmanship of the local carpenter.

C2 The hikers marveled at the beautiful stonework of the ancient stile as they crossed over it.

Examples of stile in a Sentence

formal The hikers carefully climbed over the stile to continue on the trail.

informal We had to hop over the stile to get to the other side of the fence.

slang Let's just jump the stile instead of going around.

figurative Crossing that stile symbolizes moving on to a new chapter in life.

Grammatical Forms of stile

• past tense: styled
• plural: stiles
• comparative: more stile
• superlative: most stile
• present tense: stile
• future tense: will stile
• perfect tense: have stiled
• continuous tense: is stiling
• singular: stile
• positive degree: stile
• infinitive: to stile
• gerund: stiling
• participle: stiled

Origin and Evolution of stile

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stile' originated from Old English 'stigel', which itself came from Proto-Germanic 'stigilaz' meaning a climb or ascent.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a set of steps or ladder for climbing over a fence or wall, the meaning of 'stile' has evolved to also include a structure with steps or bars for people to step over a fence easily.