5 letter words ending in EPT

adept

Part of Speech: adjective, noun

Definition: (adj.) very skilled or proficient in something; (n.) a person who is very skilled or proficient in something

Pronunciations: US: /əˈdɛpt/; UK: /ˈædept/

Origin and Usage: The word "adept" comes from the Latin word "adeptus," which means "obtained." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe someone who had obtained knowledge or skill in a particular area. It is still used today to describe someone who is very skilled or proficient in something.

Synonyms: skilled, expert, proficient, masterful, talented, capable

Related Words: skill, talent, expert, adeptly, savvy

Example Sentences:

• The musician was an adept at playing the guitar.
• The chef was an adept at creating new and unique dishes.
• She was an adept at public speaking and always gave excellent presentations.
• He was an adept at fixing cars and could repair almost any problem.
• The company hired an adept to manage their social media accounts.

Word: Slept 1. Parts of Speech

verb

2. Definitions

1. past tense and past participle of sleep

3. Pronunciations

• US: /slɛpt/
• UK: /slɛpt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "slept" originated from the Old English word "slēpan." It is a regular verb that is used to describe the past tense and past participle of the verb "sleep." It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

5. Synonyms

• dozed off
• napped
• snoozed
• rested
• slumbered

6. Related Words

• sleep
• crept
• swept
• wept

7. Example Sentences

• She slept for eight hours last night.
• He slept through the entire movie.
• After a long day at work, she went home and slept for a few hours.

Inept

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking in skill or ability; incompetent.

Pronunciation (US): ɪˈnɛpt

Pronunciation (UK): ɪˈnɛpt

Origin and Usage: The word "inept" originated from the Latin word "ineptus", meaning "unsuitable". It has been in use since the 17th century.

Synonyms: Incompetent, unskilled, incapable, clumsy, bungling.

Related Words: Aptly, crept, slept, swept, wept.

Example Sentences:

• He was an inept leader, unable to make a decision when it mattered.
• The new employee was inept at using the companys software.
• Her inept handling of the situation only made things worse.

Word: crept 1. Parts of Speech:

Crept is a verb.

2. Definitions:

To move slowly and quietly with the body close to the ground, as a reptile or an insect.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /krɛpt/

UK: /krɛpt/

4. Origin and Usage:

Crept is the past tense and past participle of the verb "creep". The word "creep" has Old English origins and has been used in the English language since the 14th century. It is commonly used to describe the slow and stealthy movement of animals or people.

5. Synonyms:

Sneaked, slunk, tiptoed, crawled, snaked, inched.

6. Related Words:

Crawl, sneer, sneak, slink, snarl.

7. Example Sentences:

• He crept up on the cat and surprised it.
• The thief crept into the house and stole the jewelry.
• The snail crept slowly along the garden path.

Parts of Speech:

Swept is a verb.

Definitions:

Swept means to clean or clear a surface, area, or space by using a broom, brush, or similar tool to move dirt, dust, or other debris from it.

Pronunciations:

• US: /swɛpt/
• UK: /swɛpt/

Origin and Usage:

Swept originated from the Old English word "sweopan" which means "to sweep." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Swept is commonly used to describe the act of cleaning or clearing a surface, area, or space by using a broom, brush, or similar tool to move dirt, dust, or other debris from it. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a force or emotion that overcomes or carries someone or something away.

Synonyms:

• Cleaned
• Broomed
• Cleared
• Dusted

Related Words:

• Sweer
• Sweep
• Swept
• Sweat
• Swept

Example Sentences:

• She swept the kitchen floor with a broom.
• The wind swept the leaves off the trees.
• The fire swept through the building, destroying everything in its path.
• He swept her off her feet with his romantic gestures.