5 letter words ending in DLE

Ladle

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A ladle is a large spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup, stew, or sauce. As a verb, it means to serve with a ladle or to transfer a liquid using a ladle.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈleɪd(ə)l/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈleɪdl/

Origin and Usage: The word "ladle" originated from the Old English word "hlædel" which means a vessel for drawing water. The word has been in use since the 14th century. Today, ladles are commonly used in cooking and serving food in households and restaurants.

Synonyms: Spoon, dipper, scoop, server, ladleful

Related Words: Blade, bridle, cradle, fable, glade

Example Sentences:

• She used a ladle to serve the soup into the bowls.
• He ladled a spoonful of sauce over the pasta.
• The soup kitchen volunteers ladled out hot meals to the homeless.
• She dipped the ladle into the pot and pulled out a ladleful of stew.

Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

1. (transitive) To make confused or muddled; to cause someone to become unable to think clearly.
2. (intransitive) To become confused or muddled; to become unable to think clearly.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈædəl/
• UK: /ˈæd(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word "addle" comes from the Old English word "adol" which means "liquid filth". Its usage as a verb started in the 17th century and it has been used to describe confusion or muddled thinking ever since.

Synonyms

• Confuse
• Befuddle
• Muddle
• Disorient

Related Words

• Added
• Deald
• Laded
• Waded

Example Sentences

1. The heat and humidity addled his brain, making him unable to focus on the task at hand.
2. She felt her mind start to addle as she tried to solve the complex puzzle.

Sidle Parts of Speech

Sidle is a verb.

Definitions

1. To move sideways in a sly or sneaky manner, especially to avoid something or someone.
2. To edge along furtively.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈsaɪd(ə)l/
UK: /ˈsʌɪd(ə)l/

Origin and Usage

The word sidle originated in the 16th century and comes from the Old English word sīdian, which means to go or travel. It is often used to describe a sneaky or furtive movement, such as when someone is trying to avoid being noticed. Sidle can also be used in a figurative sense, to describe someone who is trying to avoid a difficult situation or topic.

Synonyms

Creep, sneak, slink, edge, inch, worm, tiptoe, shuffle, skulk.

Related Words

Slide, sited, sidus, silds, sidas.

Example Sentences

1. He sidled up to her and whispered in her ear.
2. The cat sidled along the wall, trying to avoid being seen.
3. She tried to sidle out of the room without anyone noticing.
4. He sidled away from the topic whenever it came up.