5 letter words ending in ATH

Definition of Loath

Parts of Speech: adjective

Definition: unwilling or reluctant to do something; averse.

Pronunciations: US: /lōTH/ | UK: /ləʊθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "loath" can be traced back to Middle English, where it was spelled "loth." It comes from the Old English word "lāth," which means "hateful" or "odious." The word has been in use since the 14th century and has remained a common word in the English language.

Synonyms: reluctant, unwilling, disinclined, averse, hesitant, resistant, opposed, antipathetic, unenthusiastic, unprepared, unready.

Related Words: loath, lathe, hotel, helot, haole.

Example Sentences:

• She was loath to leave her comfortable bed on a cold morning.
• The idea of public speaking made him loath to accept the invitation.
• He was loath to admit that he was wrong.
• She was loath to give up her independence.
• The team was loath to accept defeat.

Heath

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tract of open and uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and other low-growing woody vegetation.

Pronunciations: US: /hiθ/; UK: /hiːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "heath" comes from the Old English word "hǣth" which means "heather-covered wasteland." It has been in use since the 14th century to describe a tract of uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and other low-growing woody vegetation. It is commonly used in the UK to describe areas of open land, particularly in heathland habitats, which are a characteristic feature of many parts of the country.

Synonyms: Moor, common, fell, wilderness, wasteland.

Related Words: Haste, heist, heart, heat, death.

Example Sentences:

• Walking across the heath, they saw a herd of wild ponies grazing.
• The heath is a popular place for dog walkers.
• The heath is home to a variety of rare bird species.
• She spent her childhood exploring the heath near her home.