5 letter words ending in EATH

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The permanent end of life; the cessation of all vital functions; the act or fact of dying.
2. The cause or occasion of loss of life: "The death of his father was a traumatic experience."
3. The state of being dead: "He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital."
4. The end of something regarded as having a life or existence: "The death of the company was caused by poor management."
5. Extinction; destruction: "The death of the species was a tragedy."

Pronunciations:

• US: /dɛθ/
• UK: /dɛθ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "death" originates from the Old English word "dēað." It has been used in English since the 12th century. "Death" is used to describe the permanent end of life and is often associated with sorrow and loss. It is a common theme in literature, art, and music.

Synonyms:

• Demise
• Passing
• Expiration
• Decease
• End

Related Words:

• Grave
• Burial
• Grief
• Mourn
• Angel

Example Sentences:

1. The death of his wife was a devastating blow.
2. She died a peaceful death in her sleep.
3. The death toll from the hurricane is expected to rise.
4. The death of the company was caused by poor financial management.
5. The extinction of the species was a tragedy.

Heath

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A tract of open and uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and other low-growing woody vegetation.

Pronunciations: US: /hiθ/; UK: /hiːθ/

Origin and Usage: The word "heath" comes from the Old English word "hǣth" which means "heather-covered wasteland." It has been in use since the 14th century to describe a tract of uncultivated land, typically covered with heather, gorse, and other low-growing woody vegetation. It is commonly used in the UK to describe areas of open land, particularly in heathland habitats, which are a characteristic feature of many parts of the country.

Synonyms: Moor, common, fell, wilderness, wasteland.

Related Words: Haste, heist, heart, heat, death.

Example Sentences:

• Walking across the heath, they saw a herd of wild ponies grazing.
• The heath is a popular place for dog walkers.
• The heath is home to a variety of rare bird species.
• She spent her childhood exploring the heath near her home.

Neath

1. Parts of Speech: Neath is a preposition.

2. Definitions: Neath means "under" or "beneath".

3. Pronunciations: The US pronunciation of neath is /niːθ/, and the UK pronunciation is /niːθ/.

4. Origin and Usage: Neath is a shortened form of "beneath", which comes from Old English "binnan" meaning "inside, within". Neath is used in formal and literary contexts, and is more commonly used in British English than American English.

5. Synonyms: Synonyms for neath include beneath, under, below, underneath, and lower than.

6. Related Words: Words related to neath include beach, death, heath, and leath.

7. Example Sentences:

• She found the key neath the doormat.
• The dog was hiding neath the bed.
• He lived in a small town neath the mountains.