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Why "weild" isn't in your dictionary

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 16/11/2024, 01:35

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Weild or wield. What's correct?

Spelling error

Why do people make this mistake?

The error "weild" occurs because of a common confusion in the ordering of "i" and "e" in English words. The rule "i before e except after c" is a typical guideline, but it has many exceptions, leading people to mistakenly believe "weild" is correctly spelled.

What is correct?

The correct spelling is "wield".

Examples of correct usage

He trained to wield a sword.
She wielded her influence wisely.
The knight could wield his weapon with skill.
He is learning to wield power responsibly.

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