5 letter words ending in GH

Parts of Speech

Weigh is a verb.

Definitions

To weigh means to determine the weight of an object or to have a particular weight. It can also mean to consider something carefully before making a decision.

Pronunciations

• US: /weɪ/
• UK: /weɪ/

Origin and Usage

Weigh comes from the Old English word wegan, meaning "to carry, move, or lift." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Weigh is commonly used in everyday language to describe the process of measuring the weight of an object or person. It is also used figuratively to describe the process of considering the pros and cons of a decision.

Synonyms

• measure
• quantify
• assess

Related Words

• scale
• count
• judge
• check
• probe

Example Sentences

• She weighed the package to determine the postage.
• He weighs 200 pounds.
• They will weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

Laugh

1. Parts of Speech: Verb, Noun
2. Definitions:
   • Verb: to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express amusement or happiness
   • Noun: the act of laughing; an expression of mirth, pleasure, or derision
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /læf/
   • UK: /lɑːf/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "laugh" originated from the Middle English word "laughen" which means to laugh, laugh at. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to express amusement, happiness, or derision.
5. Synonyms: chuckle, giggle, chortle, cackle, guffaw, snicker
6. Related Words: happy, smile, joke, humor, witty
7. Example Sentences:
   • She laughed so hard that she snorted.
   • The comedians jokes made the audience burst out in laughter.
   • He couldn help but laugh at the silly cat video.
   • Her laughter echoed throughout the room.
   • The group of friends shared many laughs over dinner.

Here is the requested information on the word "haugh": 1. Parts of Speech: noun 2. Definitions: a low-lying meadow by a river, often formed by the rivers flooding (source: [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haugh)) 3. Pronunciations: - US: haw (source: [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haugh)) - UK: hɔː (source: [Oxford Learners Dictionaries](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/pronunciation/english/haugh)) 4. Origin and Usage: The word "haugh" originated from the Old English word "hecg", meaning "hedge" or "enclosure". It was first used in the 14th century to describe low-lying meadows by rivers that were often formed by the rivers flooding. The word is primarily used in British English and is considered an uncommon word. 5. Synonyms: meadow, floodplain, lowland, bottomland (source: [Thesaurus.com](https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/haugh)) 6. Related Words: beach, creek, delta, glade, knoll (source: [WordFinder](https://www.wordfind.com/contains/haugh/)) 7. Example Sentences: - The cattle grazed contentedly on the haugh by the river. - The haugh was flooded after the heavy rains last night. - The haugh is a popular spot for picnicking and fishing.

Definition of Cough

Part of speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily through the mouth, often involuntarily as a reflex action. A sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a symptom of some respiratory diseases.

Pronunciation (US): /kɑf/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɒf/

Origin and Usage: The word "cough" originated from Middle English "coughen", which is related to Middle Dutch "kuchen" and German "keuchen". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Cough is a common symptom of respiratory illnesses like cold, flu, and pneumonia.

Synonyms: Hack, Wheeze, Choke, Gag, Clear throat

Related Words: Choke, Chirp, Clang, Clasp, Click

Example Sentences:

• She coughed to clear her throat before speaking.
• He has been coughing all night and has a fever.
• The cold caused her to cough and sneeze.
• The doctor advised him to take cough syrup for his persistent cough.

Bough

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large branch of a tree.

Pronunciations: US: /baʊ/; UK: /baʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word ough originated from Old English ōg which means a shoulder, or a bough of a tree. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in literature and poetry to describe the branches of a tree, especially in the context of nature and the outdoors.

Synonyms: Branch, limb, twig, shoot, sprig.

Related Words: Trees, woods, flora, green, leaves.

Example Sentences:

• The boughs of the oak tree were heavy with acorns.
• The squirrel leaped from bough to bough, searching for nuts.
• The bird built its nest in the crook of a bough.
• The storm snapped the boughs of many trees.
• The boy climbed up the bough to reach the treehouse.