5 letter words ending in MS

ogams

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• A type of writing system used in early medieval Ireland and Scotland, consisting of a series of lines and notches carved into stone or wood.
• Plural form of "ogham", which means the same as the above definition.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑːɡəmz/
• UK: /ˈɒɡəmz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ogams" is the plural form of "ogham", which comes from the Old Irish word "ogam". The ogham alphabet was used to write the early Irish language and was also used in Scotland and Wales. It consists of a series of lines and notches carved into stone or wood. The use of ogham dates back to the 4th century AD and was used until the 6th century AD. Today, ogham is mainly studied by scholars and historians.

5. Synonyms: None

6. Related Words:

• gamas
• ogham
• sagam

7. Example Sentences:

• The ancient ogham writing system is still studied by scholars today.
• He carved the ogams into the stone using a sharp tool.

Terms

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.

Pronunciation (US): /tɜrms/

Pronunciation (UK): /tɜːms/

Origin and Usage: The word "terms" originated from the Old English word "termen" which means "limit, end, boundary". It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The word "terms" can be used in various contexts such as legal, academic, and business settings.

Synonyms: conditions, provisions, stipulations, clauses

Related Words: words, phrases, rules, laws, codes

Example Sentences:

• He agreed to the terms of the contract.
• The terms used in the legal document were difficult to understand.
• She was unfamiliar with the terms used in the scientific report.
• The terms of the agreement were negotiated by both parties.

Atoms

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. the basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons in orbit around the nucleus.
2. a very small amount of a thing or quality; a particle.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈætəmz/
• UK: /ˈatəmz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "atom" comes from the Greek word "atomos," which means indivisible. It was first used in the 5th century BCE by the Greek philosopher Democritus to describe the smallest particle of matter that could exist. The modern definition of an atom as the basic unit of a chemical element was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by scientists such as John Dalton, J.J. Thomson, and Ernest Rutherford. Atoms are used in a variety of fields, including chemistry, physics, and materials science.

5. Synonyms:

• Particle
• Molecule
• Element
• Unit
• Bit

6. Related Words:

• Acute
• Basic
• Carbon
• Dense
• Energy

7. Example Sentences:

1. The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons.
2. She didn have an atom of doubt in her mind.

Trims

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: Pieces of material used to decorate or finish something
• Verb: Cut off irregular or unwanted parts of something; make something neat or of the required size or form by cutting away irregular or unwanted parts

Pronunciations:

• US: /trɪmz/
• UK: /trɪmz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "trims" originated from the Middle English word "trimmen," which means "to prepare, arrange." It has been in use since the 14th century. As a noun, "trims" are used to decorate or finish something. As a verb, "trims" are used to cut off irregular or unwanted parts of something to make it neat or of the required size or form. The word is commonly used in fashion and sewing industries to refer to decorative elements used to finish a garment or item.

Synonyms:

• Decorations
• Ornaments
• Adornments
• Finishes
• Edges

Related Words:

• Timer
• Terms
• Trips
• Trays
• Teams

Example Sentences:

• She added some trims to her dress to make it look more elegant.
• The barber trims the hair to make it look neat and tidy.
• He trims the hedges in the garden every week to keep them looking tidy.

Slums

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• A squalid and overcrowded urban street or district inhabited by very poor people.

Pronunciations:

• US: /slʌmz/
• UK: /slʌmz/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "slums" originated in the 1820s from the Irish word "sloim," meaning "muddy place." The term was used to describe the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions of the urban poor in the 19th century. Slums are often a result of rapid urbanization and lack of affordable housing, leading to the creation of informal settlements.

Synonyms:

• Shantytown
• Favela
• Barrio
• Ghetto

Related Words:

• Smile
• Clumsy
• Slump
• Plums
• Flume

Example Sentences:

• The government has promised to improve the living conditions in the slums.
• Many people in the slums lack access to clean water and sanitation.
• The slums are often located on the outskirts of the city.