5 letter words ending in G

Word: Aging

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective
2. Definitions:
   • Verb: the process of getting old; to grow old or show signs of growing old
   • Noun: the process of getting old; the length of time a person or thing has existed
   • Adjective: of or relating to the process of getting old; showing the effects of age
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
   • UK: /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "aging" originated from the Old English word "ældian" which means "to grow old". It has been used since the 14th century to describe the process of getting old. In modern times, "aging" is commonly used to describe the process of getting old in humans, animals, and objects.

5. Synonyms:
   • Getting old
   • Maturing
   • Mellowing
   • Senescence
   • Declining
6. Related Words:
   • Agile
   • Agent
   • Agony
   • Agree
   • Among
7. Example Sentences:
   • The process of aging is inevitable.
   • She is showing signs of aging.
   • The aging population is a growing concern for healthcare systems.
   • The aging building was in need of repairs.

Word: wrung

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: past tense and past participle of wring

Pronunciations: US: /rʌŋ/, UK: /rʌŋ/

Origin and Usage: The word "wrung" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "wring." It originated from the Old English word "wringen" which means "to twist or wrench." "Wring" is used to describe the act of twisting or squeezing something to remove liquid or to cause pain. "Wrung" is used to describe the past action of "wringing."

Synonyms: squeezed, twisted, contorted, distorted, wrenched

Related Words: bring, wrong, wrack, wrap, wrist

Example Sentences:

• She wrung the cloth out before hanging it up to dry.
• He wrung his hands in despair when he heard the news.
• The wet towel was wrung out and left to dry.

Prong

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Each of the separate parts of a fork, which is used for eating or holding food. Also, a thin pointed projecting part of a tool, weapon, or other object.

Pronunciations: US: /prɔŋ/; UK: /prɒŋ/

Origin and Usage: The word "prong" originated in the late 16th century, from the Middle Low German word "prange," meaning "a bar." The word was first used to describe the tines of a fork in the 17th century. Today, the word is commonly used to refer to the pointed projecting parts of various objects, including tools, weapons, and other utensils.

Synonyms: Tine, Point, Spike, Tooth

Related Words: Forks, Tongs, Spork, Blade, Spear

Example Sentences:

• He used the prong of his fork to spear a piece of meat.
• The pitchfork had three long prongs.
• The prongs of the gardening tool were perfect for digging out weeds.
• The prongs on the end of the power cord were bent.
• The prongs on the end of the electrical plug were too wide for the outlet.

Fling

Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• (v.) to throw or hurl forcefully
• (v.) to move with great speed or force
• (n.) a short period of enjoyment or wild behavior

Pronunciations:

• US: /flɪŋ/
• UK: /flɪŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fling" originated from the Old Norse word "flengja" meaning to whip or flog. In modern usage, "fling" is often used to describe a brief, passionate and often reckless romantic relationship. It is also used to describe the act of throwing something forcefully or with great speed.

Synonyms:

• (v.) hurl, toss, cast, pitch
• (n.) affair, tryst, liaison, dalliance

Related Words:

• cling
• bring
• thing
• sling
• sting

Example Sentences:

• She flung the ball across the room.
• He flung himself onto the bed.
• They had a fling over the summer.

Undug 1. Parts of Speech

Undug is a verb.

2. Definitions

Undug means not having been dug.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ʌnˈdʌɡ/

UK: /ʌnˈdʌɡ/

4. Origin and Usage

Undug is the negative form of the past participle of the verb "dig". It means that something has not been dug. It is used to describe a situation where digging has not taken place, or where something has not been uncovered by digging.

5. Synonyms

Some synonyms of undug include untouched, unexcavated, unplowed, and unturned.

6. Related Words

Related five letter words include dugout, debug, and unpeg.

7. Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using undug:

• The treasure remained undug for years until it was finally discovered by accident.
• The garden was left undug, and the weeds grew tall and wild.
• The archaeologists found a section of the site that had remained undug for centuries.