5 letter words ending in IKE

alike

1. Parts of Speech: adjective, adverb
2. Definitions:
   • (adj.) having the same or similar characteristics; comparable
   • (adv.) in the same or a similar way
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: əˈlaɪk
   • UK: əˈlaɪk
4. Origin and Usage: The word "alike" originated from the Old English word "onlice," which means "similarly." It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Alike" is commonly used to describe things that have the same or similar characteristics, such as "the two sisters look alike." It is also used as an adverb to describe actions that are done in the same or similar way, such as "they dress alike."
5. Synonyms:
   • similar
   • identical
   • alike-minded
   • corresponding
   • matching
6. Related Words:
   • equal
   • match
   • similar
   • unity
   • uniform
7. Example Sentences:
   • (adj.) The two paintings are alike in style and color.
   • (adj.) The two brothers look alike.
   • (adv.) The two friends dressed alike for the party.
   • (adv.) They think alike on most issues.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

Noun: a thin, pointed piece of metal or wood; a sharp increase in something, especially for a short time.

Verb: to suddenly increase in quantity or intensity; to impale or pierce with a sharp object.

Pronunciations:

US: /spaɪk/

UK: /spʌɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "spike" originated in the 14th century from the Old Norse "spīk". As a noun, "spike" refers to a thin, pointed piece of metal or wood, often used for fastening or joining things together. As a verb, "spike" means to suddenly increase in quantity or intensity, such as a sudden spike in a persons blood pressure or a spike in interest rates. It can also mean to impale or pierce with a sharp object, such as spiking a volleyball over the net.

Synonyms:

Noun: nail, stud, pin, barb, point, peak

Verb: increase, surge, shoot up, impale, pierce, stab

Related Words:

knife, spear, prick, thorn, shaft

Example Sentences:

Noun:

• The carpenter used a spike to attach the boards together.
• There was a sudden spike in the temperature, causing everyone to sweat.

Verb:

• The companys sales spiked after the new product was released.
• He spiked the football over the goalpost after scoring a touchdown.

Trike

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A three-wheeled vehicle, typically propelled by pedals or a motor.

Pronunciation (US): /traɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /traɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "trike" is a shortened version of the word "tricycle". It was first used in the mid-1800s to describe a three-wheeled vehicle that was powered by pedals. Over time, the term "trike" has come to refer to any three-wheeled vehicle, whether it is powered by pedals or a motor.

Synonyms: Three-wheeler, tri-cycle, delta trike, tadpole trike.

Related Words: Bike, spike, like, pike, dike.

Example Sentences:

• He rode his trike to the park.
• The children were excited to ride their new trikes.
• The trike was powered by a small gas engine.