5 letter words ending in ARD

Shard

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Pronunciation: US: /ʃɑrd/; UK: /ʃɑːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shard" originated from Old English "sceard," which means "a fragment, a piece." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe a broken piece of a brittle object, especially one that is sharp or pointed.

Synonyms: Fragment, piece, sliver, chip, splinter.

Related Words: Break, crack, slice, chink, flake.

Example Sentences:

• He stepped on a shard of glass and cut his foot.
• She found a shard of pottery in the dirt.
• The vase was shattered into shards when it fell off the table.
• The archaeologist carefully pieced together the shards of the ancient vase.
• The storm left a shard of wood in the yard.

Board 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings.
Verb: get on or into (a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /bɔrd/
UK: /bɔːd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "board" comes from the Old English "bord," meaning "plank, flat surface." It has been in use since the 8th century and has various applications, including as a noun for a flat piece of wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose, especially for making or covering floors, walls, or ceilings. As a verb, it means to get on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: plank, panel, slab, sheet, timber, slat
Verb: embark, mount, get on, hop on, go aboard

6. Related Words:

abhor, broad, hoard, sword, world

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: She nailed the board to the wall.
Verb: They boarded the plane for their trip to Hawaii.

Chard 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A variety of beet with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable.
2. The leaves of the chard plant used as a vegetable.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /tʃɑrd/
• UK: /tʃɑːd/

4. Origin and Usage

Chard is a leafy vegetable that is a member of the beet family. It is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Chard is commonly used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine and is often sautéed or steamed. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.

5. Synonyms

• Swiss chard
• Leaf beet

6. Related Words

• Beard
• Chart
• Guard
• Hoard
• Shard

7. Example Sentences

• The recipe calls for a bunch of chard.
• She cooked the chard with garlic and olive oil.
• He added some chopped chard to the soup.

Beard

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

1. A growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of a mans face.
2. To grow hair on the chin and cheeks.

Pronunciations:

• US: /bɪrd/
• UK: /bɪəd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "beard" has its roots in Old English, where it was spelled "berd." It has been used to describe facial hair on men since at least the 16th century. The verb form of "beard" is less commonly used than the noun form, but it means to grow hair on the chin and cheeks. "Beard" is often associated with masculinity and has been a symbol of power and authority throughout history.

Synonyms:

• Whiskers
• Facial hair

Related Words:

• Braid
• Bread
• Bleed
• Blend
• Bloom

Example Sentences:

1. He stroked his long, bushy beard thoughtfully.
2. He decided to beard the lion in its den and confront his boss about the unfair treatment.