5 letter words ending in ITHE

Heres the information you requested: Lithe

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Thin, supple, and graceful.

Pronunciation (US): /laɪð/

Pronunciation (UK): /laɪð/

Origin and Usage: The word "lithe" comes from the Old English word "līthe," meaning "soft, gentle, or mild." It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe a person or animal that is flexible, graceful, and light on their feet.

Synonyms: Agile, flexible, graceful, limber, nimble, supple.

Related Words: Agile, fleet, quick, spry, swift.

Example Sentences:

• She moved with a lithe grace that was mesmerizing to watch.
• The dancers lithe movements were a testament to years of practice and training.
• The cat was so lithe and nimble that it could jump from the floor to the top of the bookshelf with ease.
• His lithe body allowed him to contort into positions that most people would find impossible.

Tithe Part of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A tenth part of something, especially income, paid as a contribution to a religious organization or charity.
2. Pay or give as a tithe.

Pronunciations

• US: /taɪð/
• UK: /tʌɪð/

Origin and Usage

The word "tithe" comes from the Old English word "teogoþa" which means "tenth". The practice of tithing dates back to ancient times and was often used as a way to support religious organizations and their work. Today, tithing is still a common practice in many religious communities and is seen as a way to give back and support the work of the church or charity.

Synonyms

• Donation
• Contribution
• Offering

Related Words

• Tithe
• Tiger
• Thief
• Theme
• Thing

Example Sentences

• He gave a tithe of his income to the church every month.
• The church encourages its members to tithe regularly.
• She decided to tithe a portion of her inheritance to a local charity.

Here is the information on the word "withe": Withe 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

As a noun, "withe" refers to a flexible twig or branch used for binding things together. As a verb, it means to bind or twist together with a flexible twig or branch.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈwaɪð/

UK: /ˈwɪð/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "withe" comes from the Old English word "wītha," which means "willow." It has been in use since the 14th century. It is often used in rural or agricultural contexts to refer to the practice of binding things together with flexible twigs or branches.

5. Synonyms:

Bind, twist, tie, fasten

6. Related Words:

Twine, rope, braid, knot, lasso

7. Example Sentences:

As a noun:

• The farmer used a with to tie up the hay bales.
• She wove a basket out of willow withes.

As a verb:

• He withed the branches together to create a sturdy fence.
• She withed the reeds into a beautiful mat.