5 letter words ending in W

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: a thin tube of plastic or paper used to suck liquids from a container; dried stalks of grain used as animal feed or for thatching roofs; a single straw or a mass of them used as a drinking tube; a thin, flexible object used for weaving or plaiting things together.
• Verb: to suck up (a drink) through a straw; to remove the seeds from (berries) using a straw; to make straw from (a plant); to cover (a roof) with straw or a similar material.
• Adjective: of a pale yellow color like that of straw; of or relating to straw or its use.

Pronunciations:

• US: /strɔ/
• UK: /strɔː/

Origin and Usage: The word "straw" comes from the Old English word "streaw." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to dried stalks of grain, which were commonly used as animal feed or for thatching roofs. The use of straws as drinking tubes began in the 19th century and has since become a common practice. The verb "straw" has been used since the 15th century to mean "to cover with straw or a similar material." The adjective "straw" has been used since the 16th century to describe the color of dried straw.

Synonyms:

• Tube
• Stalk
• Hay
• Plait
• Yellowish

Related Words:

Elbow

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛl.boʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛl.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "elbow" comes from the Old English word "elboga," which means "elbow." The word has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Joint, hinge, pivot, articulation.

Related Words: Wrist, ankle, knee, hip.

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally hit his elbow on the door.
• She leaned her elbow on the table.
• The basketball player injured his elbow during the game.

Definition of Aglow 1. Parts of Speech: Aglow is an adjective. 2. Definition: When something is aglow, it is shining brightly with light or color. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK): US: /əˈɡloʊ/ UK: /əˈɡləʊ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word aglow has been in use since the early 19th century. It comes from the combination of the prefix "a-" meaning "on" or "in," and "glow," meaning to shine brightly. It is often used to describe a warm, bright, or radiant light, such as the light of a sunrise or sunset. It can also be used to describe a persons face or expression when they are happy or excited. 5. Synonyms: Some synonyms for aglow include: radiant, glowing, bright, shining, and luminous. 6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to aglow include: glaze, glint, gleam, and glare. 7. Example Sentences:

• The sky was aglow with the warm colors of the sunset.
• The candles on the birthday cake were aglow with bright flames.
• Her face was aglow with happiness when she saw the surprise party.
• The city was aglow with the lights of the skyscrapers at night.

Shrew

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, mouse-like insectivorous mammal with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes and ears.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃru/ UK: /ʃruː/

Origin and Usage: The word "shrew" comes from the Old English word "screawa" which means "shrew mouse." The term "shrew" is often used to describe a nagging or bad-tempered woman, but this usage is considered archaic and offensive. Shrews are found throughout the world and are known for their high metabolism and active lifestyle.

Synonyms: Mole, Vole, Mouse

Related Words: Mouse, Mole, Vole, Gopher, Lemur

Example Sentences:

• He saw a shrew dart across the path and disappear into the underbrush.
• She was known for her shrewish behavior, but deep down she was a kind person.
• The shrews high metabolism allows it to eat up to three times its body weight in food each day.

Askew 1. Parts of Speech:

Adverb, adjective

2. Definitions:

Adverb: Not in a straight or level position; at an angle.

Adjective: Crooked; awry.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈskju/

UK: /əˈskjuː/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "askew" is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "á sköfu," which means "on the skew," or "crooked." It has been used in English since the 16th century, and is commonly used to describe something that is not straight or level. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is not quite right or is amiss.

5. Synonyms:

Crooked, skewed, slanted, tilted, off-center, awry, lopsided, uneven, irregular

6. Related Words:

Skewer, skied, skier, skein, skids

7. Example Sentences:

Adverb: The picture on the wall was hanging askew.

Adjective: The askew painting on the wall caught her eye.