5 letter words ending in EAR

Heres the information you requested: smear

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• verb: to spread or apply in a thin layer, to soil or tarnish with a dirty substance, to slander or defame someone
• noun: a dirty mark or stain, a false or damaging accusation or insinuation

Pronunciations:

• US: /smɪr/
• UK: /smɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word "smear" originated in Middle English from the Old English word "smerian," meaning "to anoint or rub with ointment." Over time, its meaning evolved to include the spreading of any substance in a thin layer. Its figurative meaning, "to slander or defame someone," emerged in the mid-17th century. The noun form of "smear" emerged in the early 18th century.

Synonyms:

• verb: daub, besmear, stain, soil, defame, slander
• noun: stain, blot, spot, taint, calumny, aspersion

Related Words:

• smell
• smile
• smite
• smock
• smolt

Example Sentences:

• He smeared the cream cheese on the bagel.
• The politician was accused of smearing his opponent with false allegations.
• There was a smear of ketchup on his shirt.

Heres the information you requested: Anear

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions: (1) to come near or close to; (2) to approach in time; (3) to be imminent or at hand

3. Pronunciations: (US: əˈnɪr, UK: əˈnɪə)

4. Origin and Usage: The word "anear" is an archaic term that originated in Middle English and has fallen out of common usage in modern English. It is primarily used in literary or poetic contexts to convey a sense of closeness or proximity.

5. Synonyms: approach, near, come close, draw near, verge on

6. Related Words: arena, anent, antre, arene, terne

7. Example Sentences:

• She could anear the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
• The deadline for the project is anearing, and they still have much work to do.
• Winter is anearing, and the leaves on the trees are beginning to change color.

Clear 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective, verb, adverb, noun

2. Definitions

• Adjective: easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; unambiguous
• Verb: make (something) easy to understand; remove any obscurity from
• Adverb: completely; entirely
• Noun: a clear space or gap

3. Pronunciations

• US: /klɪr/
• UK: /klɪə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "clear" comes from the Old English word "clǣr," meaning "bright, evident." It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The adjective "clear" is commonly used to describe something that is easy to understand or see, while the verb "clear" is often used to describe the act of making something easier to understand or removing obstacles.

5. Synonyms

• Adjective: transparent, obvious, evident, plain, apparent
• Verb: clarify, explain, simplify, elucidate, decipher
• Adverb: completely, wholly, entirely, thoroughly, absolutely
• Noun: space, opening, gap, break, clearing

6. Related Words

• Clash
• Clean
• Crate
• Crush
• Chase

7. Example Sentences

• The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
• She cleared up the misunderstanding with a quick explanation.
• The sky was clear and blue.
• He found a clear in the woods and set up camp.

shear

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definitions:

1. (verb) to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal with a special tool called shears
2. (verb) to cut or clip something with scissors or a similar tool
3. (noun) a cutting tool used to remove wool from sheep or other animals
4. (noun) a machine used to cut metal or other materials into a specific shape

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɪr/
• UK: /ʃɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage:

The word "shear" comes from the Old English word "scearian," which means "to cut." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The verb form is often used in the context of cutting wool from sheep, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to cutting or clipping anything with scissors or a similar tool. The noun form typically refers to a tool used for cutting wool or a machine used for cutting metal.

Synonyms:

• clip
• cut
• snip
• trim

Related Words:

• sheaf
• shear
• sheen
• sheep
• sheer

Example Sentences:

• The farmer had to shear his sheep before the summer heat set in.
• The hairdresser used her scissors to shear off the customers long hair.
• The sheep shearing competition was held at the county fair.
• The metal fabricator used a shear to cut the sheet metal into the desired shape