5 letter words ending in AY
The following list contains 26 five letter words in English
5 letter words ending in AY in English
Common 5 letter words ending in AY with meaning
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BELAY | Definition of Belay
1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definition: Belay means to secure a rope by winding it around a cleat or other object. It is also used as a command to stop or hold on. 3. Pronunciations: US: /bəˈleɪ/, UK: /bɪˈleɪ/ 4. Origin and Usage: Belay comes from the Old English word "belecgan" which means "to lay around." It was originally used in the context of sailing and nautical activities, but it is now used in a variety of contexts such as rock climbing, construction, and rescue operations. 5. Synonyms: Secure, fasten, tie, anchor, moor. 6. Related Words: Climb, anchor, moor. 7. Example Sentences:
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MORAY | moray
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Origin and Usage: The word "moray" originated from the Middle English word "moreye" which came from the Old French word "morée". It was first used in the 15th century to describe a type of eel found in the Mediterranean. The color "moray" was named after the eel, and is a shade of greenish-brown or yellow-brown. Synonyms:
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GAMAY |
gamay
Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A red grape variety used to make light-bodied red wines, particularly in the Beaujolais region of France. Pronunciation (US): /ɡəˈmeɪ/ Pronunciation (UK): /ɡəˈmeɪ/ Origin and Usage: The word gamay originated from the Beaujolais region of France. It is believed to have been first cultivated during the Roman era. Gamay is the main grape variety used in the production of Beaujolais wines. It is also grown in other parts of France, as well as in Switzerland, Canada, and the United States. Synonyms: None Related Words: amiga, amity, gamba, gamey, gimpy Example Sentences:
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DELAY | Delay
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Origin and Usage: The word "delay" originated from the Middle English word "delayen" which meant "to retard" or "to hinder." The word has been in use since the 14th century. The verb form is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to describe the act of postponing or making something happen later than originally planned. The noun form is used to describe a period of time by which something is late or postponed. Synonyms:
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DECAY | Decay
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Noun, Verb 2. Definitions:a. (Noun) the state or process of rotting or decomposition. US: /dɪˈkeɪ/ (dih-KAY) The word "decay" originated from the Old French word "decair" meaning "to decay". It has been used in English since the 14th century, and is commonly used to describe the process of organic matter breaking down over time. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the decline or deterioration of something, such as a society or an institution. 5. Synonyms:Rot, decompose, putrefy, spoil, deteriorate, decline, degenerate, wither, perish, crumble. 6. Related Words:Waste, mold, rust, mould, slime. 7. Example Sentences:a. The decay of the fallen leaves provided nutrients for the soil. |