ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ENVY
Via Old French from Latin invidia, from invidēre to eye maliciously, from in-² + vidēre to see.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO ENVY
PRESENT
Present
I envy
you envy
he/she/it envies
we envy
you envy
they envy
Present continuous
I am envying
you are envying
he/she/it is envying
we are envying
you are envying
they are envying
Present perfect
I have envied
you have envied
he/she/it has envied
we have envied
you have envied
they have envied
Present perfect continuous
I have been envying
you have been envying
he/she/it has been envying
we have been envying
you have been envying
they have been envying
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 envied
you envied
he/she/it envied
we envied
you envied
they envied
Past continuous
I was envying
you were envying
he/she/it was envying
we were envying
you were envying
they were envying
Past perfect
I had envied
you had envied
he/she/it had envied
we had envied
you had envied
they had envied
Past perfect continuous
I had been envying
you had been envying
he/she/it had been envying
we had been envying
you had been envying
they had been envying
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will envy
you will envy
he/she/it will envy
we will envy
you will envy
they will envy
Future continuous
I will be envying
you will be envying
he/she/it will be envying
we will be envying
you will be envying
they will be envying
Future perfect
I will have envied
you will have envied
he/she/it will have envied
we will have envied
you will have envied
they will have envied
Future perfect continuous
I will have been envying
you will have been envying
he/she/it will have been envying
we will have been envying
you will have been envying
they will have been envying
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would envy
you would envy
he/she/it would envy
we would envy
you would envy
they would envy
Conditional continuous
I would be envying
you would be envying
he/she/it would be envying
we would be envying
you would be envying
they would be envying
Conditional perfect
I would have envy
you would have envy
he/she/it would have envy
we would have envy
you would have envy
they would have envy
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been envying
you would have been envying
he/she/it would have been envying
we would have been envying
you would have been envying
they would have been envying
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you envy
we let´s envy
you envy
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
envying
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.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENVY»
The term «envy» is very widely used and occupies the
12.192 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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10 QUOTES WITH «ENVY»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
envy.
Pride, envy, avarice - these are the sparks have set on fire the hearts of all men.
How I envy writers who can work on aeroplanes or in hotel rooms. On the run I can produce an article or a book review, or even a film script, but for fiction I must have my own desk, my own wall with my own postcards pinned to it, and my own window not to look out of.
I envy the sensibility in Europe, appreciating beauty in women as they age. I'm going to go that way. I might dye my gray hair for a bit, but beyond that the buck stops. I'm not having any work done.
Never trust anyone who wants what you've got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion.
God's truth judges created things out of love, and Satan's truth judges them out of envy and hatred.
I do have height envy. I'm 5'1 and my sisters are giants so I do have height envy.
Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.
I live my life, breathless... A life of constant motion and excitement. A life that many will envy and most would avoid!
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENVY»
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envy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
envy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nothing to
Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea
Nothing to Envy is a groundbreaking addition to the literature of totalitarianism and an eye-opening look at a closed world that is of increasing global importance. From the Hardcover edition.
A New York Review Books Original One of the delights of Russian literature, a tour de force that has been compared to the best of Nabokov and Bulgakov, Yuri Olesha’s novella Envy brings together cutting social satire, slapstick humor, and ...
But there's something especially chilling about this novel, its possible connection to Maris's own life, and the real-life character who uses her, or anyone, to get what he wants.
4
Envy : The Seven Deadly Sins: The Seven Deadly Sins
Envy clouds thought, writes Joseph Epstein, clobbers generosity, precludes any hope of serenity, and ends in shriveling the heart. Of the seven deadly sins, he concludes, only envy is no fun at all.
It's Manhattan, 1899, and all of society is eagerly watching the Hollands, the Hayeses, and the Schoonmakers to see what kind of drama the great families' sons and daughters will stir up next.
6
Envy: theory and research
This book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive summary of current theoretical and empirical work on envy provided by scholars from a range of disciplines.
7
Envy: A Novel of the Fallen Angels
A man and a woman tread the lines of danger, desire, and deliverance in the new novel of the Fallen Angels from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series.
Kane and Harper know what they want: Beth and Adam.
9
Envy: A Dictionary for the Jealous
No one vice is too greedy as each volume prides itself on having more than 500 entries. Word lovers will lust after these richly packaged volumes--and once you've collected all seven, you'll be the envy of all your friends.
As the biggest catfight in town kicks off can Karen sort out her life and win television's greatest prize? With its glamorous characters and captivating heroine, Envy is a sexy, funny, unforgettable read.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENVY»
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envy is used in the context of the following news items.
Sepp Blatter criticises England claiming that their 'envy' has been …
Sepp Blatter has once again launched a verbal attack on England, claiming that their criticism of FIFA during his reign all stemmed from 'envy' ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
'Made In China' Protest Draws Mirth, Envy In Belarus
China has agreed to lend about $7 billion to Belarus through credit lines set to open this month. Russia To Hold Military Exercises With Belarus, ... «RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Jul 15»
Room Envy: A Briarcliff garage becomes an upscale man cave
Southbound magazine, the newest ancillary title from the publishers of Atlanta magazine, showcases the top travel destinations in the ... «Atlanta Magazine, Jul 15»
Angel's Envy Bourbon
Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon: Very few whiskeys can claim to be GMO-free, given the altered state of corn in the United States. «Santa Barbara Independent, Jul 15»
10 Times Seth and Summer Gave Us Relationship Envy
By now you have probably heard that our beloved California clique is getting a musical. Yes, that's right: “The O.C. Musical” is officially a thing ... «andPOP, Jul 15»
Marshall garden tour will have you green with envy
Every gardener has a point of pride, a little planted peace on well-tilled earth. The homeowners on Marshall Garden Club's 25th annual ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Jul 15»
Office Envy: Civitas' New HQ Is a Wide-Open Space for Beautiful …
You can almost picture some Austinized version of Russell Crowe up here late at night sketching out ideas on the window panes with a thick ... «Chicago Inno, Jul 15»
Minah and Yura show envy towards Hyeri and Sojin
Girl's Day appeared on SBS powerFM's 'Choi Hwa Jung's Power Time' on July 8, where members Minah and Yura expressed some envy ... «allkpop, Jul 15»
Ambitious plans for Envy in Europe
The Envy has been on the market for some years now, and is gaining popularity internationally. Because of this, a shortage is looming. «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
Demi Lovato Jealousy: 'Cool For The Summer' Singer Says 'I Envy …
Sometimes I envy those who aren't celebrities, but I'm very grateful for everything that I have. To be able to release music and let the whole ... «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
