5 letter words ending in LIDE

Here is the requested information on the word "elide": Elide

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To omit or suppress a vowel or syllable in pronunciation or in writing. To merge or blend together.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈlaɪd/; UK: /ɪˈlʌɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "elide" comes from the Latin word "elidere," which means "to strike out." The word was first used in English in the 1570s to describe the omission of a vowel or syllable in a word. Today, it is commonly used in linguistics to refer to the merging or blending of sounds or words in speech or writing.

Synonyms: omit, suppress, delete, erase, efface

Related Words: glide, slide, braid, plaid, spaid

Example Sentences:

• She often elides the "t" sound in words like "kitten" and "button."
• He elided the second syllable in "library" to make it easier to say.
• The author elided several paragraphs from the final draft of the book.
• The two words "do not" can be elided to form the contraction "don ."
• The singer elided several notes together to create a smooth transition between phrases.

Glide

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To move smoothly and continuously, as if without effort or resistance.

Pronunciations: US: /ɡlaɪd/; UK: /ɡlaɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "glide" originated from the Middle English word "gliden" which means "to slip or slide". The word is commonly used in the English language to describe a smooth and effortless movement, such as gliding through water or gliding on skates.

Synonyms: Slide, slip, coast, sail, soar, float, drift.

Related Words: Slide, grace, float, flyby, shift.

Example Sentences:

• She watched the bird glide effortlessly across the sky.
• The skater glided gracefully across the ice.
• The boat glided smoothly through the water.
• He felt like he was gliding through the air on his hang glider.
• The dancer seemed to glide across the stage.

Here is the requested information on "slide": Slide

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition:

• As a verb: to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact with it.
• As a noun: a smooth movement along a surface.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slaɪd/
• UK: /slaɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "slide" originated from the Old English word "slīdan," which means to slide or slip. It has been used in English since the 14th century and has been a common word in the language ever since. It is commonly used in everyday language to describe a smooth movement along a surface, such as a child sliding down a slide at a playground.

Synonyms:

• As a verb: glide, slip, coast, skid, slither
• As a noun: slip, glide, skid, coast, slither

Related Words:

• glide
• slant
• smile
• snide
• spied

Example Sentences:

• He watched the ball slide across the floor.
• She slid down the slide at the playground.
• The car slid on the icy road.
• He slid the note under the door.
• The presentation included a slide show.