5 letter words ending in FT

Parts of Speech:

Graft is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, graft means the act of taking tissue from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another to replace damaged or absent parts. It can also mean the acquisition of money or advantage by dishonest or unfair means. As a verb, graft means to transplant tissue from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another. It can also mean to acquire money or advantage by dishonest or unfair means.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡræft/

UK: /ɡrɑːft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "graft" originated from Old English "græft" which means "a digging, ditch, trench, canal, grave". Its meaning evolved to include "a shoot inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant from which it receives sap and grows into a new branch or tree". It then expanded to include "the act of taking tissue from one part of the body to another or from one individual to another to replace damaged or absent parts". The meaning of "acquiring money or advantage by dishonest or unfair means" came later in the 19th century.

Synonyms:

As a noun: transplant, implant, transfer, corruption, bribery, deception.

As a verb: transplant, transfer, implant, cheat, deceive, swindle.

Related Words:

craft, draft, graft, shaft, waft.

Example Sentences:

As a noun:

• The patient received a skin graft to repair the damaged area.
• The politician was accused of corruption and graft.

As a verb:

• The surgeon will graft skin from the patients thigh onto the wound.
• The businessman was caught trying to graft money from the government.

Shift

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, shift refers to a change in position or direction. As a verb, it means to move or change something from one place or position to another.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃɪft/, UK: /ʃɪft/

Origin and Usage: The word shift originated from the Old English word sciftan, which means to divide or distribute. The word has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in the context of work or employment, where it refers to a specific period of time during which an employee is scheduled to work.

Synonyms: As a noun, shift can be synonymous with change, alteration, or modification. As a verb, it can be synonymous with move, transfer, or relocate.

Related Words: Drift, swift, grift, rift, lift.

Example Sentences:

• She worked the night shift at the hospital.
• He shifted his weight from one foot to the other.
• They had to shift the furniture to make room for the new couch.
• The company decided to shift its focus to online sales.
• The political climate has shifted in recent years.

Drift

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: A continuous slow movement from one place to another, especially in a fluid.
• Verb: To be carried along by currents of air or water.

Pronunciations:

• US: /drɪft/
• UK: /drɪft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "drift" originated from the Old Norse word "drift" which means "a driving" or "a push". It has been used in English since the 16th century and has been used in various contexts such as the movement of snow, sand, or water. It is commonly used in the context of ocean currents or air currents.

Synonyms:

• Flow
• Movement
• Current
• Stream
• Surge

Related Words:

• Drill
• Drain
• Drive
• Dried
• Drier

Example Sentences:

• The drift of the ocean currents carried the ship off course.
• The snow drifts piled up against the side of the house.
• The boat began to drift aimlessly in the calm water.
• The wind was so strong that it caused the sand to drift across the beach.

Theft

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: The act of taking someone elses property without permission or right.

Pronunciations: US: /θɛft/; UK: /θɛft/

Origin and Usage: The word "theft" comes from the Old English word "thēof", which means "thief". Theft has been a crime throughout history and is still punishable by law in most countries. It is considered a serious offense that can result in imprisonment or fines.

Synonyms: Stealing, robbery, larceny, embezzlement, thievery.

Related Words: Robby, heist, pilfer, loot, snare.

Example Sentences:

• She was arrested for theft after stealing a purse from a store.
• He was charged with grand theft auto for stealing a car.
• The company suffered a loss due to employee theft.
• She was accused of theft, but there was no evidence to support the claim.
• The store installed security cameras to prevent theft.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A split or division in something, especially that which is made by cutting.

2. (Adjective) Split or divided, especially partially.

Pronunciations:

US: /klɛft/

UK: /klɛft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "cleft" originated from Old English word "cleft" which means a split or crack. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. As a noun, it is used to describe a split or division in something, especially that which is made by cutting. As an adjective, it is used to describe something that is split or divided, especially partially.

Synonyms:

1. (Noun) Crack, fissure, crevice, gap

2. (Adjective) Divided, split, separated, halved

Related Words:

1. Cleat

2. Craft

3. Clift

4. Craft

5. Lefty

Example Sentences:

1. (Noun) She fell into the cleft in the rock and got stuck.

2. (Adjective) The cleft stick was used to hold the door open.