5 letter words ending in LT

Heres the result: Knelt

1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions:

1. To be in or assume a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission.
2. To rest or place (something) on a knee or knees.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /nɛlt/
• UK: /nɛlt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "knelt" is the past tense and past participle of the verb "kneel". The verb "kneel" originated from Middle English "knele" and Old English "cnēowlian", meaning "to kneel". It is used to describe the act of being in or assuming a position in which the body is supported by a knee or the knees, as when praying or showing submission.

5. Synonyms:

• Bow
• Kowtow
• Prostrate
• Submit

6. Related Words:

• Knack
• Knaps
• Knead
• Knees
• Knobs

7. Example Sentences:

• She knelt down to pray.
• The child knelt to tie his shoe.
• He knelt before the king as a sign of respect.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: a mistake or error; responsibility for a mistake or error

Verb: to blame or criticize someone for a mistake or error

Pronunciations

US: /fɔlt/

UK: /fɔːlt/

Origin and Usage

The word "fault" originated from the Old French word "faute" which means "lack, deficiency, or mistake". It has been in use since the 13th century. As a noun, "fault" refers to a mistake or error, and as a verb, it means to blame or criticize someone for a mistake or error. The word is commonly used in legal contexts, such as when assigning responsibility for an accident or mistake.

Synonyms

Noun: mistake, error, flaw, defect, shortcoming

Verb: blame, criticize, condemn, censure, reproach

Related Words

blame, error, guilt, shame

Example Sentences

Noun: The fault in the machine caused it to malfunction. He accepted full fault for the accident.

Verb: The boss faulted the employee for the mistake in the report. She faulted herself for not preparing enough for the exam.

Adult

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: (n.) A person who is fully grown or developed; (adj.) Of or intended for adults, not suitable for children.

Pronunciations: (US: /əˈdʌlt/, UK: /ˈædʌlt/)

Origin and Usage: The word "adult" comes from the Latin word "adultus," which means "grown up." It has been in use since the 16th century. As a noun, "adult" refers to a person who is fully grown or developed. As an adjective, it refers to things that are intended for adults and not suitable for children, such as movies or books with explicit content.

Synonyms: (n.) Grown-up, mature person, full-grown; (adj.) Mature, grown-up, full-grown, adult-oriented.

Related Words: Child, youth, elder.

Example Sentences:

• As an adult, she was finally able to vote in the election.
• The movie was rated R and was not appropriate for adults.
• He attended an adult education program to improve his skills.

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: one of a set of long, thin poles that support a building above the ground, or a similar structure used for walking on water or mud; a long-legged bird with a long, thin beak and a straight, slender neck
• Verb: walk on stilts

Pronunciations:

• US: /stɪlt/
• UK: /stɪlt/

Origin and Usage: The word "stilt" originated from the Middle English word "stiltan," meaning "to raise up on stilts." The use of stilts dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans. Stilts were used for various purposes, such as for construction, hunting, and entertainment. Today, stilts are mainly used for entertainment purposes, such as for circus performances and parades.

Synonyms: Poles, posts, pegs, columns, cranes, herons, egrets

Related Words: Crane, heron, egret, strut, spilt

Example Sentences:

• She walked on stilts during the parade and amazed the crowd.
• The construction workers used stilts to support the building while they worked on the foundation.
• The stilt bird waded through the shallow water searching for food.
• He learned how to stilt walk when he was young and still enjoys doing it as an adult.

Heres an easy-to-understand dictionary style definition for "spilt": Spilt

1. Parts of Speech: verb

2. Definition: the past tense and past participle of "spill"; to accidentally pour out a liquid or scatter something

3. Pronunciations: US: /spɪlt/; UK: /spɪlt/

4. Origin and Usage: "Spilt" is the past tense and past participle of "spill," which has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in informal and everyday language to describe the accidental pouring out of a liquid or scattering of something.

5. Synonyms: spilled, splattered, dripped, leaked, poured, scattered

6. Related Words: spill, split, spilt, spelt, spite

7. Example Sentences:

• She accidentally spilt her coffee on the table.
• The paint can was spilt all over the floor.
• He spilt the beans about the surprise party.