5 letter words ending in AKE

Snake 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

• a long, legless reptile that has a long, narrow body and a pointed tail
• a treacherous or deceitful person
• to move smoothly and quietly like a snake
• to deceive or cheat someone

3. Pronunciations

• US: /sneɪk/
• UK: /sneɪk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "snake" comes from the Old English "snaca" which means "snake" or "serpent". Snakes are found all over the world and have been used in mythology and religion for thousands of years. In modern times, snakes are often used as symbols of danger or deceit. The verb form "snake" is used to describe the movement of something that is smooth and winding.

5. Synonyms

• serpent
• cobra
• viper
• deceiver
• traitor
• backstabber

6. Related Words

• lizard
• cobra
• python
• basil
• adder

7. Example Sentences

• The snake slithered through the grass.
• Hes such a snake, I can trust him.
• The river snaked through the valley.
• He tried to snake his way out of paying the bill.

Crake

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A bird of the rail family, typically with brown and buff plumage and a short bill.

Pronunciations: US: /kreɪk/, UK: /kreɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "crake" originated from Middle English "crak" which means "a loud noise or report". The word "crake" was first used to describe a bird of the rail family in the 16th century.

Synonyms: Corncrake, landrail, and rail.

Related Words: Crack, creak, cramp, crane, and crash.

Example Sentences:

• The crake is a small bird that is often found in wetlands.
• The corncrake is a type of crake that is known for its distinctive call.
• Crakes are often difficult to spot because they are shy and elusive.
• During the breeding season, crakes can be heard calling at night.
• The crake is an important indicator species for wetland conservation.

Heres the information you requested: Spake

1. Parts of Speech: verb
2. Definitions: past tense of "speak", meaning to utter words or articulate sounds
3. Pronunciations: US: /speɪk/; UK: /speɪk/
4. Origin and Usage: "Spake" is an archaic form of the past tense of "speak". It was commonly used in Middle English and Old English but has since fallen out of common usage. Today, "spoke" is the standard past tense form of "speak" in modern English.
5. Synonyms: None
6. Related Words: speak, spacy, space, spade, spain
7. Example Sentences:
   • He spake eloquently about the importance of education.
   • She spake softly to the child, trying to calm him down.
   • The prophet spake of a great disaster that would befall the city.

Here is the requested information on the word "slake": Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

• To satisfy (a craving, thirst, or desire)
• To make less intense (e.g. slake ones anger)
• To combine (quicklime) with water to produce calcium hydroxide

Pronunciations

• US: /sleɪk/
• UK: /sleɪk/

Origin and Usage

The word "slake" comes from the Old English word "sleacian," which means "to slacken." It has been in use since the 14th century. Originally, "slake" referred to the process of combining quicklime with water to produce calcium hydroxide, which was used in construction. Over time, the words meaning expanded to include satisfying desires or making something less intense.

Synonyms

• Quench
• Satisfy
• Ease
• Appease
• Relieve

Related Words

• Shake
• Leaks
• Lakes
• Laser
• Slabs

Example Sentences

• After a long run, John slaked his thirst with a cold glass of water.
• The rain helped slake the dry soils thirst.
• She tried to slake her curiosity about the new neighbors by peeking through their window.

Part of Speech

Flake is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, flake means a small, thin, flat piece that has come off a surface or been separated from something. As a verb, flake means to come off a surface or separate from something in flat, thin pieces.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /fleɪk/

UK: /fleɪk/

Origin and Usage

The word flake originated from the Middle English word "flaken" which means "to peel or flake off." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun form of flake has been used to describe small, thin, flat pieces since the 17th century. The verb form of flake has been used to describe the act of coming off or separating from something since the 19th century.

Synonyms

As a noun, flake can be synonymous with chip, sliver, or fragment. As a verb, flake can be synonymous with peel, chip off, or come off in flakes.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to flake include: scale, flaky, and slake.

Example Sentences

As a noun: The paint on the old house was peeling off in flakes. He ate a flake of the croissant.

As a verb: The paint on the old house was flaking off. She flaked the pastry dough with a fork.