5 letter words ending in ACK

Alack

Part of Speech: Interjection

Definition: An expression of regret or sorrow.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈlæk/; UK: /əˈlak/

Origin and Usage: The word "alack" has its origins in Middle English and was used as a contraction of the phrase "alas the day." It was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries as an expression of sorrow or regret. Today, it is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern English.

Synonyms: alas, oh no, woe

Related Words: lack, clack, slack, black, crack

Example Sentences:

1. Alack, she is gone forever.
2. Alack, I have lost my wallet.
3. Alack, what a pity!

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Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• as a noun: a narrow opening or fissure; a sudden, sharp noise; a powerful form of cocaine; a witty or clever remark
• as a verb: to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts; to make a sudden, sharp noise; to attempt to solve or understand a problem; to achieve success in a particular area

Pronunciations:

• US: /kræk/
• UK: /kræk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "crack" originated from Middle English "crak" which means a sudden, sharp noise. It has been used since the 14th century. Over time, it has taken on various meanings such as a break or fissure, a powerful form of cocaine, and a witty or clever remark. As a verb, it means to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts, to make a sudden, sharp noise, to attempt to solve or understand a problem, or to achieve success in a particular area.

Synonyms:

• narrow opening: crevice, fissure, gap
• sudden, sharp noise: snap, pop, bang
• powerful form of cocaine: coke, snow, blow
• witty or clever remark: quip, wisecrack, joke
• to break: fracture, split, snap
• to make a sudden, sharp noise: snap, pop, bang
• to attempt to solve or understand a problem: tackle, solve, figure out
• to achieve success in a particular area: excel, succeed, thrive

Related Words:

• crane
• crash
• crazy
• craft
• crisp

Example

Knack

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A special skill or talent that someone has.

Pronunciations: US: /næk/ UK: /næk/

Origin and Usage: The word "knack" originated from the Middle English word "knak" which means "a sharp sound". It was first used in the 14th century to mean a trick or a skill. It was later used to mean a special talent or ability that someone has.

Synonyms: Talent, skill, ability, proficiency, aptitude.

Related Words: Skill, talent, flair, knack, touch.

Example Sentences:

• She has a knack for cooking and can make anything taste delicious.
• He has a knack for fixing things and can repair almost anything.
• She has a real knack for languages and can speak five fluently.
• He has a knack for making people feel comfortable and welcome.
• She has a knack for finding the best bargains and can get a great deal on almost anything.

Definition of Slack 1. Parts of Speech

Slack is a noun, adjective, and verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, slack means the quality of being loose or not tight, or a period of low activity. As an adjective, slack means not tight or firm, or lacking in activity or energy. As a verb, slack means to loosen or reduce tension or activity.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /slæk/

UK: /slak/

4. Origin and Usage

The word slack originated in Middle English, and it has been used in English since the 14th century. It has various meanings depending on the context. In sailing, slack refers to a period of time when the wind is not blowing hard. In business, slack refers to a period of time when there is a low level of activity. In a physical sense, slack refers to a lack of tension or firmness.

5. Synonyms

Loose, relaxed, inactive, slow, sluggish, easy, effortless.

6. Related Words

Black, stack, track, snack, crack.

7. Example Sentences

• The rope was slack and needed to be tightened.
• He was feeling slack after a long day at work.
• The manager gave the team some slack during the slow season.
• She slackened her pace as she approached the finish line.

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Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• As a noun, flack refers to strong criticism or opposition.
• As a verb, flack means to promote or publicize something, often in a showy or exaggerated way.

Pronunciations:

• US: /flæk/
• UK: /flæk/

Origin and Usage:

The word flack originated in American English in the 1930s and is believed to be a shortened form of the word "flak," which referred to anti-aircraft fire during World War II. Its usage as a noun to mean strong criticism or opposition dates back to the 1950s. Its usage as a verb to mean promote or publicize something dates back to the 1960s.

Synonyms:

• Criticism, opposition, attack, censure
• Promote, advertise, publicize, hype, market

Related Words:

• Black
• Crack
• Flake
• Track
• Stack

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: The company faced a lot of flack from consumers after the product was found to be defective.
• As a verb: The marketing team is working hard to flack the new product and generate interest among potential customers.