5 letter words ending in IDGE

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Noun

Definitions

1. A small, two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito.
2. A tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Pronunciations

• US: /mɪdʒ/
• UK: /mɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "midge" originated in Middle English as "mycg(e)" and is related to the Old Norse word "mý" which means "gnat." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to small flies that are often found near water. In modern usage, "midge" can also refer to a tiny or insignificant person or thing.

Synonyms

• Gnat
• Mosquito
• No-see-um

Related Words

• Fleas
• Swarm
• Bites
• Beast
• Birds

Example Sentences

1. The campers were plagued by swarms of midges.
2. The tiny midge was no match for the spiders web.
3. She was just a midge of a woman, barely five feet tall.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a long, narrow elevation of land; the top of a hill or mountain. Verb: to form or provide with a ridge or ridges.

Pronunciations:

US: /rɪdʒ/; UK: /rɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ridge" originated from the Old English word "hrycg" which means "back, ridge". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe a long, narrow elevation of land, such as a mountain ridge or the ridge of a roof. As a verb, it is used to describe the act of forming or providing with a ridge or ridges, such as in the case of plowing a field to create ridges for planting.

Synonyms:

Noun: crest, hill, peak, range, spine, summit. Verb: comb, furrow, rake, ripple.

Related Words:

drift, ledge, slope, spire, trail.

Example Sentences:

Noun: The hikers reached the top of the ridge and were rewarded with a breathtaking view. Verb: The farmer ridged the field to prepare it for planting.