5 letter words ending in AVE

Agave

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A succulent plant with a rosette of thick fleshy leaves, typically with spiny edges. Agaves are native to hot and arid regions of the Americas and are often cultivated as ornamentals, as sources of fiber, or for their sap, which is used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.

Pronunciation (US): ə-ˈgɑ-veɪ

Pronunciation (UK): ə-ˈɡɑː-vi

Origin and Usage: The word "agave" comes from the Greek word "agavos," which means "noble." Agaves have been used by indigenous people in the Americas for thousands of years for food, fiber, and medicine. Today, they are widely cultivated for ornamental and commercial purposes.

Synonyms: Century Plant, Maguey

Related Words: Aroma, Gavel, Grave, Vegan

Example Sentences:

• The agave plant is known for its thick, fleshy leaves and spiny edges.
• Agaves are commonly used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.
• The agave plant has been used for centuries by indigenous people for food, fiber, and medicine.
• The agave is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens and landscapes.

Brave Part of Speech:

Adjective

Definition:

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Pronunciations:

US: /breɪv/

UK: /breɪv/

Origin and Usage:

The word "brave" originated from the Old French word "brave" which means "splendid, valiant." It was first used in the 16th century. The word is commonly used to describe someone who is courageous, fearless, and willing to face danger or pain.

Synonyms:

• Courageous
• Fearless
• Valiant
• Heroic
• Daring

Related Words:

• Bravo
• Crave
• Slave
• Grave
• Carve

Example Sentences:

• She was brave enough to confront the robber.
• He showed his brave spirit by jumping into the river to save the drowning child.
• The firefighters were brave in their efforts to save the people trapped inside the burning building.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them (e.g. "he was born a slave")
• a person who works very hard without proper remuneration or appreciation (e.g. "Im a slave to fashion")
• work excessively hard (e.g. "she was slaving away at the computer all day")

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /sleɪv/
• UK: /sleɪv/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "slave" originated from the Old French word "esclave" which means "slave" or "prisoner of war". It was first recorded in the English language in the 13th century. The word was commonly used during the time of slavery in the United States to refer to people who were owned by others. Today, the word is used to describe people who are forced to work without proper pay or appreciation.

5. Synonyms: bondsman, captive, chattel, drudge, helot, peon, serf, thrall

6. Related Words: brave, carve, crave, grave, slave

7. Example Sentences:

• The plantation owner owned many slaves.
• She felt like a slave to her job, working long hours without proper compensation.
• He was slaving away in the kitchen all day to prepare the perfect meal.

Agave

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A succulent plant with a rosette of thick fleshy leaves, typically with spiny edges. Agaves are native to hot and arid regions of the Americas and are often cultivated as ornamentals, as sources of fiber, or for their sap, which is used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.

Pronunciation (US): ə-ˈgɑ-veɪ

Pronunciation (UK): ə-ˈɡɑː-vi

Origin and Usage: The word "agave" comes from the Greek word "agavos," which means "noble." Agaves have been used by indigenous people in the Americas for thousands of years for food, fiber, and medicine. Today, they are widely cultivated for ornamental and commercial purposes.

Synonyms: Century Plant, Maguey

Related Words: Aroma, Gavel, Grave, Vegan

Example Sentences:

• The agave plant is known for its thick, fleshy leaves and spiny edges.
• Agaves are commonly used to make tequila and other alcoholic beverages.
• The agave plant has been used for centuries by indigenous people for food, fiber, and medicine.
• The agave is a popular ornamental plant in many gardens and landscapes.

Weave Parts of Speech

Weave is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, weave means to make cloth or a carpet by interlacing threads or yarns in a particular pattern. It can also mean to form something by combining various elements or details. As a noun, weave means a particular style or manner in which something is woven.

Pronunciations

US: /wiːv/

UK: /wiːv/

Origin and Usage

The word weave comes from the Old English word wefan, which means to weave. Weaving has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years, and the word weave has been used to describe the process of making cloth since the 14th century. In modern usage, weave is often used metaphorically to describe the process of combining different elements or details to create a cohesive whole.

Synonyms

As a verb: braid, knit, plait, interlace, intertwine, mesh. As a noun: pattern, design, style.

Related Words

As a verb: braid, knit, plait, interlace, mesh, twist.

Example Sentences

• She learned to weave baskets from her grandmother.
• The carpet was woven in a traditional Persian pattern.
• He skillfully weaved together different musical genres to create a unique sound.
• The fabric had a tight weave that made it durable.