5 letter words ending in EAST

Beast

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: An animal, especially a large or dangerous one.

Pronunciation (US): /bist/

Pronunciation (UK): /biːst/

Origin and Usage: The word "beast" comes from the Old French word "beste" which means "animal". It has been used in English since the 13th century. The word "beast" is often used to describe wild animals or creatures that are perceived as dangerous or powerful.

Synonyms: Animal, creature, brute, monster, wild thing.

Related Words: Bison, camel, hyena, rhino, zebra.

Example Sentences:

• He was attacked by a beast in the jungle.
• The beast roared and charged at the hunters.
• She was afraid of the beast in her nightmares.
• The movie featured a giant beast destroying the city.
• The beast of burden carried the heavy load across the desert.

Feast

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a large meal, typically one served at a celebration or festival (noun)
• partake in a large meal, typically with great enjoyment (verb)

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /fiːst/
• UK: /fiːst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "feast" originated from the Old French word "feste" meaning "celebration." It has been in use since the 13th century. The noun form is commonly used to describe a large meal served at a celebration or festival, such as a wedding feast or a holiday feast. The verb form is used to describe the act of partaking in such a meal, often with great enjoyment.

5. Synonyms:

• Banquet
• Meal
• Celebration

6. Related Words:

• Beast
• Least
• Yeast

7. Example Sentences:

• The family gathered together for a feast to celebrate the holidays.
• She feasted on the delicious food at the party.

Definition of "least" 1. Parts of Speech

"Least" is an adverb and an adjective.

2. Definitions

As an adverb, "least" means to the smallest extent or degree, or in the smallest amount. As an adjective, "least" means smallest in amount, extent, or significance.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /liːst/

UK: /liːst/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "least" has Old English roots and has been used in the English language for over a thousand years. It is commonly used to compare two or more things, and it is often used in negative constructions.

5. Synonyms

As an adverb, synonyms for "least" include "minimally," "barely," and "scarcely." As an adjective, synonyms for "least" include "smallest," "tiniest," and "minuscule."

6. Related Words

Words related to "least" include "small," "tiny," "meager," "slim," and "light."

7. Example Sentences

As an adverb: She ate the least of all the guests at the party.

As an adjective: He had the least experience of all the candidates for the job.

Yeast

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of fungus that is used in making bread, beer, and wine.

Pronunciations: US: /jist/, UK: /jiːst/

Origin and Usage: The word "yeast" comes from the Old English word "gist" and was first recorded in the 14th century. Yeast is used in the process of fermentation to make bread, beer, and wine. It is also used as a nutritional supplement and in the production of biofuels.

Synonyms: Fungus, leavening agent, ferment, culture

Related Words: Mould, fungi, spore

Example Sentences:

• The recipe calls for one tablespoon of yeast.
• She added the yeast to the dough and let it rise for an hour.
• The beer is brewed with a special strain of yeast.