5 letter words ending in ANGE

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and characterized by severe itching, hair loss, and the formation of scabs and lesions.
2. To infect with or suffer from mange.

Pronunciations

• US: /meɪndʒ/
• UK: /meɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "mange" comes from the Old French word "mangier," meaning "to eat." It was originally used to describe skin diseases in animals that were thought to be caused by excessive eating. Today, mange is used to describe a specific type of skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

Synonyms

• Scabies
• Dermatitis
• Eczema

Related Words

• Agone
• Ameno
• Among
• Anime
• Anger

Example Sentences

1. The dog had mange and had to be treated by a veterinarian.
2. The farmer was worried that his cows might get mange from the neighboring herd.
3. She noticed that her cat had been scratching excessively and suspected it might have mange.
4. He accidentally touched a mange-infested dog and had to undergo treatment to prevent contracting the disease.

Range

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: Area or extent covered by something, a series of things in a particular order, a variety of different things or activities, the distance that a gun or other projectile can travel.
• Verb: To vary within certain limits, to move or extend in a particular direction, to arrange in a particular order.

Pronunciations:

• US: /reɪndʒ/
• UK: /reɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "range" originated from the Old French word "range" meaning "row, line", which was derived from the Frankish word "hring", meaning "circle, ring". The noun sense of "range" was first recorded in the late 14th century, while the verb sense was first recorded in the mid-15th century. The word has been used in various contexts, including geography, mathematics, science, and sports.

Synonyms:

• Area, extent, scope, variety, assortment, selection, gamut, sweep, reach, distance, expanse, spread, span, compass, orbit, limit, boundary, domain, sphere, territory, tract, field, array, sequence, order, progression, series, line, row, tier, rank, file, gradation, spectrum, scale, continuum, progression, gradient, scope, extent, limits, bounds, confines, parameters, dimensions, proportions, magnitude, size, scale, spectrum

Related Words:

• Anger
• Grain
• Grena
• Nager
• Regna

Example Sentences:

• The mountain range was visible from miles away.
• The store offers a range of products, from clothing to electronics.
• The bullet has a range