5 letter words ending in ALM

Realm

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

1. An area or domain in which something or someone has control or influence.
2. A field or sphere of activity or interest.

Pronunciations:

• US: /rɛlm/
• UK: /rɛlm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "realm" comes from the Middle English word "realme," which is derived from the Old French word "realme" and the Latin word "regalis," meaning "royal." It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a kingdom or domain ruled by a monarch. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include any area or domain in which someone or something has control or influence.

Synonyms:

• Domain
• Territory
• Area
• Sphere
• Field

Related Words:

• Real
• Reams
• Realm
• Rales
• Relay

Example Sentences:

1. She is the queen of the fashion realm.
2. The company has expanded into the realm of online sales.
3. His interests extend beyond the realm of science.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A sacred song or hymn.
• (often Psalms) A book of the Bible containing a collection of religious verses, traditionally attributed to King David.

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɑm/
• UK: /sɑːm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "psalm" comes from the Old English "salm," which means "a sacred song or poem." It is derived from the Latin "psalmus," which means "a song sung to a harp." The Book of Psalms is one of the most widely read and studied books in the Bible. It is a collection of religious verses that were traditionally attributed to King David. The word "psalm" is often used to refer to any sacred song or hymn.

Synonyms:

• Hymn
• Sacred song
• Religious verse

Related Words:

• Music
• Chant
• Lyric
• Verse
• Song

Example Sentences:

• The choir sang a beautiful psalm during the church service.
• He read a psalm from the Bible at his grandmothers funeral.
• The Book of Psalms is a collection of religious verses that are traditionally attributed to King David.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: 1. an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about ones own conduct; a misgiving. 2. a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea.

Pronunciations: US: /kwɑm/; UK: /kwɔːm/

Origin and Usage: The word "qualm" originated in the 16th century from the Middle Low German word "qualm" meaning "pain, anguish, torment." It was first used in English to describe a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include an uneasy feeling of doubt or worry, especially about ones own conduct.

Synonyms: doubt, misgiving, hesitation, apprehension, unease, anxiety, worry, concern, scruple, reservation, qualmishness

Related Words: doubt, worry, guilt, shame, fear

Example Sentences:

1. "She had a qualm of conscience after lying to her boss."
2. "He felt a sudden qualm and had to sit down."
3. "She had no qualms about taking the money."