5 letter words ending in ECK

Check

Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition; to verify or confirm something
• Noun: a written order directing a bank to pay money to a specified person or entity; a pattern of squares or rectangles used for marking or verifying something

Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃɛk/
• UK: /tʃɛk/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "check" comes from the Old French word "eschec," which means "a check at chess." The noun "check" in the sense of a bank draft or written order is first recorded in the mid-17th century. The term "checkered" comes from the pattern of squares or rectangles used for marking or verifying something. The word "check" is commonly used in banking, finance, and gaming contexts.

Synonyms:

• Verify
• Confirm
• Examine
• Inspect
• Test

Related Words:

• Chick
• Choke
• Chase
• Champ
• Chant

Example Sentences:

• She asked the librarian to check the availability of the book.
• He wrote a check for $100 to pay his rent.
• The teacher used a checkered board to demonstrate the game of chess to her students.

Definition of Fleck

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A small mark or spot, typically of a different color or texture than its surroundings. To mark or dot with small patches of color or particles.

Pronunciation (US): /flɛk/

Pronunciation (UK): /flɛk/

Origin and Usage: The word "fleck" originated from the Middle English word "flekked" which means spotted or speckled. The word is commonly used in English language to describe a small patch or spot that is different from its surroundings. It can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Synonyms: Spot, speck, dot, blotch, mark, stain, smudge, patch, dapple, mottle, sprinkle, pepper, stipple, freckle.

Related Words: Blot, smear, stain, speck, spore.

Example Sentences:

• The painting had a fleck of red in the corner.
• He flecked his hair with glitter.
• The birds feathers were flecked with white.
• She noticed a fleck of dirt on her shirt.

Here is the requested information on the word "speck": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions: - Noun: a tiny spot or mark on a surface; a small amount of something - Verb: to mark with small spots; to add a small amount of something 3. Pronunciations: - US: /spɛk/ - UK: /spɛk/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "speck" comes from the Middle English word "specke," which means a small spot or blemish. It has been in use since the 14th century. "Speck" is commonly used to refer to a tiny spot or mark on a surface, such as a speck of dust on a table. It can also refer to a small amount of something, such as a speck of salt in a recipe. 5. Synonyms: dot, spot, fleck, mite, iota 6. Related Words: smite, skite, spike, spake, spoke 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: She noticed a speck of dirt on her shirt. - Verb: He carefully speckled the canvas with paint to create a textured effect.

Here is the result: Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• Something of low quality or value; rubbish or trash.
• A person regarded as worthless; a contemptible person.

Pronunciations

• US: /drɛk/
• UK: /drɛk/

Origin and Usage

The word "dreck" comes from the Yiddish language, where it means "trash" or "garbage". It is often used in English to describe something that is of low quality or value. The word is considered informal and may be seen as offensive in certain contexts.

Synonyms

• Rubbish
• Garbage
• Junk
• Waste
• Refuse

Related Words

• Crack
• Smack
• Flack
• Pluck
• Truck

Example Sentences

• The movie was a complete dreck.
• He was a dreck of a human being.

Here is the requested information on the word "wreck": Wreck

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: As a noun, "wreck" refers to the remains of something that has been destroyed or damaged. As a verb, "wreck" means to destroy or damage something beyond repair.

Pronunciations: (US) /rek/; (UK) /rɛk/

Origin and Usage: The word "wreck" comes from the Old Norse word "wrek," meaning "something driven ashore." It was first used in English in the 14th century. The noun form is often used in the context of shipwrecks or car accidents, while the verb form can refer to physical destruction or metaphorical ruin.

Synonyms: Noun: debris, wreckage, remains, ruins, detritus. Verb: destroy, ruin, demolish, wreck, devastate.

Related Words: break, crash, smash, spoil, total.

Example Sentences:

• The shipwreck was a tragic sight, with the wreck of the vessel strewn across the beach.
• The car was completely wrecked in the accident.
• The hurricane wrecked the small island, leaving behind a trail of debris.
• The companys reputation was wrecked by the scandal.
• The storm threatened to wreck their plans for the weekend.