5 letter words ending in AULT

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: a mistake or error; responsibility for a mistake or error

Verb: to blame or criticize someone for a mistake or error

Pronunciations

US: /fɔlt/

UK: /fɔːlt/

Origin and Usage

The word "fault" originated from the Old French word "faute" which means "lack, deficiency, or mistake". It has been in use since the 13th century. As a noun, "fault" refers to a mistake or error, and as a verb, it means to blame or criticize someone for a mistake or error. The word is commonly used in legal contexts, such as when assigning responsibility for an accident or mistake.

Synonyms

Noun: mistake, error, flaw, defect, shortcoming

Verb: blame, criticize, condemn, censure, reproach

Related Words

blame, error, guilt, shame

Example Sentences

Noun: The fault in the machine caused it to malfunction. He accepted full fault for the accident.

Verb: The boss faulted the employee for the mistake in the report. She faulted herself for not preparing enough for the exam.

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1. Parts of Speech: noun
2. Definition: a type of blue-gray clay that is used to make bricks and pottery
3. Pronunciations: US: /ɡɔlt/, UK: /ɡɔːlt/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "gault" comes from Old French "galt" meaning "gray." It is a type of clay found in England and France that is used for making bricks and pottery. It was first used in the 19th century.
5. Synonyms: blue clay, gray clay
6. Related Words: fault, gaunt, guava, gummy, gypsy
7. Example Sentences:
   • The potter used gault to make the vase.
   • The bricks for the new building were made from gault.
   • The gault clay was known for its strength and durability.

Definition of Vault

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.
• Verb: to jump or leap over something with the help of ones hands or a pole.

Pronunciations:

• US: /vɔlt/
• UK: /vɒlt/

Origin and Usage:

The word vault originated from the Old French word voute which means arch. The noun sense of the word vault has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb sense has been in use since the 16th century. The noun sense of the word refers to an arched roof or ceiling, while the verb sense refers to jumping over something with the help of ones hands or a pole.

Synonyms:

• storehouse
• repository
• chamber
• leap
• jump

Related Words:

• fault
• valet
• halve
• salve
• calve

Example Sentences:

• The bank vault was filled with gold bars.
• He vaulted over the fence with ease.