5 letter words ending in EAD

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "aread": aread

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To read or study something carefully and thoroughly.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈrid/; UK: /əˈriːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "aread" is a combination of the prefix "a-" and the verb "read". It is a relatively rare word and is not commonly used in modern English. However, it has been used in literature, particularly in the past, to describe the act of reading or studying something carefully.

Synonyms: examine, scrutinize, study, peruse, pore over

Related Words: dream, bread, plead, dread, stead

Example Sentences:

• She aread the contract before signing.
• He aread the manual before assembling the furniture.
• The student aread the textbook before the exam.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A food made from flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked.
2. Money or livelihood.

Pronunciations:

• US: /brɛd/
• UK: /brɛd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "bread" comes from the Old English word "brēad," which means "fragment, piece, morsel of bread." Bread has been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years. It is commonly eaten as a side dish or used as a base for sandwiches. In slang, "bread" can also refer to money or livelihood.

Synonyms:

• Loaf
• Bun
• Biscuit
• Roll
• Baguette

Related Words:

• Toast
• Baked
• Cakes
• Pizza
• Brown

Example Sentences:

1. She made a sandwich with peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread.
2. He earns his bread by working at the factory.

Definition of Knead

Parts of Speech: verb

Pronunciations: US: /niːd/; UK: /niːd/

Definition: to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching it with the hands.

Origin and Usage: The word "knead" comes from the Old English word "cnedan," meaning "to knead." The word has been in use since the 14th century. The primary usage of the word is in reference to the process of preparing dough for bread or other baked goods. However, the word can also be used in a figurative sense, such as "kneading" a problem or situation to find a solution.

Synonyms: work, massage, manipulate, shape, form

Related Words: blend, carve, grind, mix, press

Example Sentences:

• She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
• He kneaded his sore muscles after a long workout.
• The therapist kneaded the knots out of her patients back.

Parts of Speech

Ahead is an adverb.

Definitions

• In front; in advance.
• Further forward in time; in the future.
• Leading or winning a race or competition.
• Having made progress; successful.

Pronunciations

• US: /əˈhɛd/
• UK: /əˈhɛd/

Origin and Usage

Ahead originated from the Middle English word "aheve" which means "in a forward direction". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to indicate a position in front or in advance of something or someone. It can also be used to indicate a future time or a winning position in a race or competition.

Synonyms

• Beforehand
• Forward
• In front
• Onward
• Upfront

Related Words

• Above
• Agree
• Alive
• Anger
• Aside

Example Sentences

• He walked ahead of the group.
• The meeting has been scheduled for two weeks ahead.
• The runner was ahead by several meters.
• The company is ahead of its competitors in terms of sales.