5 letter words ending in IME

Slime

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• As a noun, slime refers to a viscous, sticky, and often unpleasant substance that is typically slimy to the touch.
• As a verb, slime means to cover or coat something with slime or a slimy substance.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slaɪm/
• UK: /slʌɪm/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slime" is of Germanic origin and is related to the Old High German word "slim" meaning "slime, mud". It has been in use since the 14th century and has been used to describe various slimy substances, including the mucus produced by snails and slugs. In recent years, "slime" has gained popularity as a childrens toy and hobby, with the term "slime" referring to a type of play dough-like substance that is often used for sensory play and stress relief.

Synonyms:

• Goo
• Mucus
• Mud
• Sludge

Related Words:

• Clime
• Glimp
• Limes
• Miles
• Smile

Example Sentences:

• The snail left a trail of slime behind it as it crawled across the garden.
• The children spent the afternoon making slime in the kitchen.
• The fisherman slipped on the slime-covered rocks and fell into the water.

anime

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A style of Japanese animated entertainment featuring colorful characters and fantastical themes.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈænəˌmeɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈænɪmeɪ/

Origin and Usage: The term "anime" originated in Japan in the early 20th century, and it is now used worldwide to refer to Japanese animated entertainment. The word is a shortened form of the Japanese pronunciation of "animation."

Synonyms: Japanese animation, animated series, cartoon

Related Words: manga, otaku, kawaii

Example Sentences:

• She loves watching anime, especially those with magical girl themes.
• Many people enjoy reading manga and watching anime as a way to learn about Japanese culture.
• Some anime series, like Naruto and One Piece, have become incredibly popular all around the world.

Clime

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A region considered with reference to its climate.
3. Pronunciations: US: /klaɪm/; UK: /klaɪm/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "clime" originated from the Middle English word "clim" which means "climate". It was first used in the 14th century and is still in use today in both British and American English.
5. Synonyms: Region, Area, Territory, Zone, Locale
6. Related Words: Climate, Crime, Chime, Climb, Claim
7. Example Sentences:
   • The clime of the desert is very different from that of the rainforest.
   • He longed to escape to a warmer clime.
   • Their journey took them through many different climes and landscapes.

Chime 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a bell or a set of bells, typically hung in a tower and played by a keyboard or by ropes attached to the clappers.
• Verb: (of a bell or clock) make melodious ringing sounds, typically to indicate the time.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tʃaɪm/
• UK: /tʃʌɪm/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "chime" originated from the Old English word "cim" which means "sound with a musical tone". It has been used since the 13th century as a noun to describe a set of bells or a bell tower. As a verb, it has been used since the 15th century to describe the sound of bells ringing melodiously. In modern usage, "chime" can also be used metaphorically to describe a harmonious or synchronized event or sound.

5. Synonyms:

• Bell
• Ring
• Toll

6. Related Words:

• Chimp
• Clime
• Crime
• Prime
• Slime

7. Example Sentences:

• She heard the chime of the church bells and knew it was time to go home.
• The grandfather clock in the hallway chimes every hour.
• The birds outside the window chime in with their own melodies.
• The orchestras instruments chime together in perfect harmony.
• The chime of the ice cream trucks bell brought all the kids running.