5 letter words ending in AGER

Word: cager 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions:

• A basketball player (source: Oxford Languages).

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈkeɪdʒər/
• UK: /ˈkeɪdʒə/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "cager" originated in the United States and is used to refer to a basketball player. It is believed to have been coined in the early 1900s (source: Merriam-Webster). 5. Synonyms:

• Basketball player

6. Related Words:

• Agree
• Cadge
• Caged
• Cages
• Caret

7. Example Sentences:

• He was a talented cager, and his team won the championship.
• The cager scored 30 points in the game.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Feeling a strong desire or enthusiasm for something; impatient or anxious to do or get something.
2. Having a strong wish to do or have something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈiɡər/
• UK: /ˈiː.ɡər/

Origin and Usage:

The word "eager" comes from the Old Norse "agi" meaning "sharp." It was first used in the 14th century to describe someone who was sharp or keen. Today, "eager" is used to describe someone who is enthusiastic, impatient, or anxious to do or get something.

Synonyms:

• Enthusiastic
• Keen
• Impatient
• Excited
• Antsy

Related Words:

• Happy
• Angry
• Proud
• Lively
• Brave

Example Sentences:

• She was eager to start her new job.
• The children were eager to open their Christmas presents.
• He was eager to learn more about the topic.
• The team was eager to win the championship.
• The puppy was eager to play with the ball.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: A type of beer that is light in color and has a crisp, refreshing taste.
Verb: To store (beer) in a cool place for several weeks to allow it to mature and develop its flavor.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈlɑːɡər/
UK: /ˈlæɡə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word lager comes from the German word "lagern," which means "to store." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe a type of beer that was brewed in cold temperatures and stored for several weeks to allow it to mature. Today, lager is one of the most popular types of beer in the world, with many different varieties available.

Synonyms:

Beer, Pilsner, Ale, Stout, Porter

Related Words:

Beer, Stout, Lager, Hops, Yeast

Example Sentences:

Noun: He ordered a lager at the bar.
I prefer a light lager to a heavy ale.
Verb: The beer was lagered for six weeks before it was ready to drink.
They lagered the beer in a cold room to allow it to develop its flavor.

Pager

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small electronic device that receives and displays text messages or voice messages.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈpeɪdʒər/; UK: /ˈpeɪdʒə/

Origin and Usage: The word "pager" originated in the late 1940s as a term used to describe a device that could remotely activate a signal on a radio or television. By the 1980s, the term "pager" had come to refer to a small electronic device that could receive and display text or voice messages. Pagers were widely used in the 1990s, but their popularity declined with the advent of mobile phones and other communication technologies.

Synonyms: Beeper, message receiver, message pager

Related Words: Phone, radio, alarm, beep, watch

Example Sentences:

• He left his pager at home and missed an important message from work.
• Doctors and other medical professionals often use pagers to stay in touch with their colleagues.
• Pagers were once a ubiquitous sight in many workplaces, but they have largely been replaced by smartphones and other mobile devices.

Wager Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Definition: (v) to bet on the outcome of an event; (n) a bet or gamble
Pronunciation: (US) /ˈweɪdʒər/, (UK) /ˈweɪdʒə/
Origin and Usage: The word "wager" originated in the 14th century from the Old North French word "wagier," meaning "to pledge." It has been used in English to describe a bet or a gamble since the 16th century. The word is commonly used in sports betting, but can refer to any bet or gamble.
Synonyms: (v) bet, gamble, stake; (n) bet, gamble, stake
Related Words: agger, eager, gager, regal
Example Sentences:

• He decided to wager $100 on the outcome of the game.
• The wager was that he could finish the race in under two hours.
• She made a wager with her friend that she could quit smoking for a month.