5 letter words ending in ARF

Scarf

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A scarf is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or head. As a verb, to scarf means to eat quickly and enthusiastically.

Pronunciation: US: /skɑrf/; UK: /skɑːf/

Origin and Usage: The word "scarf" originated from the Old Norse word "skarfr," meaning "a cormorant." The word evolved to refer to a type of neckwear in the 16th century. The verb "to scarf" meaning "to eat quickly and enthusiastically" is believed to come from the use of "scarf" as a noun to describe a piece of food eaten quickly. The verb usage dates back to the early 20th century.

Synonyms: Noun: shawl, wrap, muffler, stole, neckerchief; Verb: gobble, devour, wolf down, gorge

Related Words: scarf, scare, scarp, scary, scart

Example Sentences:

• She wrapped a scarf around her neck to keep warm on the cold winter day.
• He scarfed down his lunch in just a few minutes before heading back to work.
• The scarf she wore was made of soft wool and had a beautiful pattern.
• He had to scarf down his dinner quickly before heading to his evening class.

Heres the information you requested on "wharf": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload; a pier, dock, or landing stage. - Verb: moor at or dock at a wharf. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /wɔrf, wɔrf/ - UK: /wɔːf/ 4. Origin and Usage: - Origin: Middle English (originally denoting a bank or shore): from Old Norse hvarf or Middle Low German warf. The term originally denoted a bank or shore and was later applied to a structure projecting from the shore; the sense ‘platform for loading and unloading ships’ dates from the mid 16th century. - Usage: Wharves are built along the waters edge and are used to load and unload ships. The verb "wharf" means to moor a ship at a wharf. 5. Synonyms: dock, pier, quay, jetty 6. Related Words: pier, dock, quay, jetty, berth 7. Example Sentences: - The ship pulled into the wharf to unload its cargo. - He watched as the sailors expertly guided the ship into the wharf. - They spent the afternoon fishing off the wharf. - The company plans to expand the wharf to accommodate larger ships. - She worked at the wharf as a crane operator.

Dwarf

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb, Adjective

Definition: A person or animal that is smaller than the usual size; a small creature with magical powers in fairy tales. To cause to appear small in size, to make seem insignificant. Of or relating to dwarfs or dwarfism.

Pronunciation (US): /dwɔrf/

Pronunciation (UK): /dwɔːf/

Origin and Usage: The word "dwarf" originated from the Old English word "dweorg" which means "a dwarf, goblin, or gnome." It is used to describe a person or animal that is smaller than the usual size. It is also used in fairy tales to describe a small creature with magical powers. The word is also used as a verb to mean to cause to appear small in size, to make seem insignificant.

Synonyms: Midget, Pygmy, Little Person, Lilliputian, Small Person

Related Words: Midge, Gnome, Troll, Hobit, Fairy

Example Sentences:

• He is a dwarf who stands only three feet tall.
• The dwarf in the fairy tale helped the princess escape from the castle.
• The tall building dwarfs the surrounding buildings.