5 letter words ending in AST

Yeast

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is used in making bread, beer, and wine.

Pronunciations: US: /jist/, UK: /jiːst/

Origin and Usage: The word "yeast" comes from the Old English word "gist" and was first recorded in the 14th century. Yeast is used in the process of fermentation to make bread, beer, and wine. It is also used as a nutritional supplement and in the production of biofuels.

Synonyms: Fungus, leavening agent, ferment, culture

Related Words: Mould, fungi, spore

Example Sentences:

• The recipe calls for one tablespoon of yeast.
• She added the yeast to the dough and let it rise for an hour.
• The beer is brewed with a special strain of yeast.

Boast

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
2. Definitions:
   • verb: to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about ones achievements, possessions, or abilities
   • noun: a statement in which one boasts about oneself or something belonging to oneself
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /boʊst/
   • UK: /bəʊst/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "boast" originated from the Middle English word "bosten" which meant "to brag". It has been used in English since the 13th century. The verb form of "boast" is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe someone who is excessively proud of their achievements or possessions. The noun form is often used in the context of someone making a statement about their own abilities or achievements.
5. Synonyms: brag, crow, vaunt, show off, strut, swagger
6. Related Words: boast, boats, baste, beast, bloat
7. Example Sentences:
   • He always boasts about his high score in the game. (verb)
   • Her boast about her cooking skills turned out to be true. (noun)
   • She was boasting about her new car to everyone at the party. (verb)
   • His boast that he could run faster than anyone else in the school was quickly disproved. (noun)

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Adjective, noun

Definitions

• Adjective: causing great horror or fear; frightful (e.g. a ghastly sight)
• Noun: a ghost or spirit (archaic)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɡæstli/
• UK: /ˈɡɑːstli/

Origin and Usage

The word "ghast" comes from the Middle English word "gast" meaning "frightened" or "terrified." It is related to the Old English word "gæst" meaning "ghost" or "spirit." The adjective form "ghastly" has been used since the 16th century to describe something that causes great horror or fear. The noun form "ghast" was more commonly used in the past to refer to a ghost or spirit, but it is now considered archaic.

Synonyms

• Adjective: terrifying, horrifying, dreadful, frightful, eerie, spooky
• Noun: ghost, spirit, apparition, phantom

Related Words

• ghost
• haunt
• scary
• spook
• weird

Example Sentences

• The ghastly sight of the car crash left her shaken.
• He claimed to have seen a ghast in the old abandoned house.

Definition of "least" 1. Parts of Speech

"Least" is an adverb and an adjective.

2. Definitions

As an adverb, "least" means to the smallest extent or degree, or in the smallest amount. As an adjective, "least" means smallest in amount, extent, or significance.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /liːst/

UK: /liːst/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "least" has Old English roots and has been used in the English language for over a thousand years. It is commonly used to compare two or more things, and it is often used in negative constructions.

5. Synonyms

As an adverb, synonyms for "least" include "minimally," "barely," and "scarcely." As an adjective, synonyms for "least" include "smallest," "tiniest," and "minuscule."

6. Related Words

Words related to "least" include "small," "tiny," "meager," "slim," and "light."

7. Example Sentences

As an adverb: She ate the least of all the guests at the party.

As an adjective: He had the least experience of all the candidates for the job.

Feast

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a large meal, typically one served at a celebration or festival (noun)
• partake in a large meal, typically with great enjoyment (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /fiːst/
• UK: /fiːst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "feast" originated from the Old French word "feste" meaning "celebration." It has been in use since the 13th century. The noun form is commonly used to describe a large meal served at a celebration or festival, such as a wedding feast or a holiday feast. The verb form is used to describe the act of partaking in such a meal, often with great enjoyment.

5. Synonyms:

• Banquet
• Meal
• Celebration

6. Related Words:

• Beast
• Least
• Yeast

7. Example Sentences:

• The family gathered together for a feast to celebrate the holidays.
• She feasted on the delicious food at the party.