5 letter words ending in LAY

Allay 1. Parts of Speech:

Allay is a verb.

2. Definitions:

To allay means to diminish or put to rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). It can also mean to relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈleɪ/

UK: /əˈleɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

Allay comes from the Middle English word "alayen," which means to calm or pacify. It has been in use since the 14th century. Allay is commonly used in literature, especially in poetry, to describe the calming of emotions or the easing of physical discomfort.

5. Synonyms:

• Diminish
• Lessen
• Appease
• Pacify
• Relieve

6. Related Words:

• Delay
• Array
• Essay
• Today
• Layer

7. Example Sentences:

• The soothing music helped to allay her anxiety.
• He took some medicine to allay his headache.
• The company tried to allay fears about the safety of their products.
• The teachers explanation helped to allay the students confusion.
• The rain helped to allay the drought conditions.

Relay

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A relay is a device that receives and transmits electrical or other signals. As a verb, to relay means to pass something on from one person or thing to another.

Pronunciations: US: /rɪˈleɪ/; UK: /ˈriːleɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "relay" comes from the French word "relayer," which means to change horses. The word was first used in English in the 15th century to refer to the replacement of horses in a race. In the 19th century, the word began to be used to refer to the transfer of information or signals. Today, it is commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts.

Synonyms: Noun: transmitter, receiver, switch, connector. Verb: pass on, hand over, transfer, communicate.

Related Words: Laser, layer, early, relay, royal.

Example Sentences:

• The relay in the circuit is not functioning properly.
• She relayed the message to the rest of the team.
• The runners passed the baton in the relay race.
• The company uses a relay system to handle customer inquiries.

Definition of Belay

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definition: Belay means to secure a rope by winding it around a cleat or other object. It is also used as a command to stop or hold on.

3. Pronunciations: US: /bəˈleɪ/, UK: /bɪˈleɪ/

4. Origin and Usage: Belay comes from the Old English word "belecgan" which means "to lay around." It was originally used in the context of sailing and nautical activities, but it is now used in a variety of contexts such as rock climbing, construction, and rescue operations.

5. Synonyms: Secure, fasten, tie, anchor, moor.

6. Related Words: Climb, anchor, moor.

7. Example Sentences:

• He belayed the rope to the cleat to secure the boat.
• The climber yelled "belay" to his partner to stop the rope from slipping.
• The construction worker belayed the rope to the scaffolding to prevent it from falling.