5 letter words ending in NCE

Definition of Hence

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Definition: From this time; in the future; as a result or consequence of this. Used to indicate a conclusion from the preceding statement.

Pronunciation (US): /hɛns/

Pronunciation (UK): /hɛns/

Origin and Usage: Hence comes from the Old English word "hennes," which means "away from here." It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today. It is often used in formal writing, but can also be used in everyday speech.

Synonyms: Therefore, thus, consequently, as a result, accordingly, so, ergo

Related Words: Hence is a five-letter word and has no related words.

Example Sentences:

• Hence, we can conclude that the project was a success.
• The store will be closed for renovations for the next two weeks; hence, customers will need to shop at the other location.
• She has a lot of experience in this field; hence, she is the best person for the job.

since

Parts of Speech: adverb, conjunction, preposition.

Definitions:

• As an adverb, "since" means from a past time until now, or from a point in time in the past until a later point in time in the past.
• As a conjunction, "since" means because; given that.
• As a preposition, "since" means from a particular time or event in the past until now, or from a particular time or event in the past until a later time or event in the past.

Pronunciations:

• US: /sɪns/
• UK: /sɪns/

Origin and Usage:

The word "since" originated from the Middle English word "syns," which means "afterwards." It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Synonyms:

• adverb: ever since, from then till now, from then until now, from that time till now, from that time until now, hence, thence, thus.
• conjunction: as, because, considering, for, inasmuch as, seeing that, whereas.
• preposition: from, from ... until now, from ... until then, from ... up to now, from ... up to then, in the time of, since ... until now, since ... until then, since ... up to now, since ... up to then.

Related Words:

• scena
• since
• sines
• snipe
• spice

Example Sentences:

• As an adverb: "She has been living in New York since 2010."

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Noun

Definitions:

• A plural of penny, a monetary unit of the UK, worth one hundredth of a pound.
• A former monetary unit of Ireland, worth one hundredth of a pound.

Pronunciations:

• US: /pɛns/
• UK: /pɛns/

Origin and Usage:

The word "pence" originated from the Latin word "pensum," meaning "something weighed out." It has been in use in the English language since the 14th century and is still commonly used in the UK as a unit of currency. In Ireland, the word "pence" was used as a unit of currency until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• cents
• money
• penny
• coins
• feast

Example Sentences:

• She paid 50 pence for a candy bar.
• The price of the item was listed as 99 pence.
• In Ireland, the currency used to be measured in pence before the euro was introduced.

Parts of Speech

Fence is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

• As a noun, fence refers to a barrier made of wood, metal, or wire, used to enclose an area or to separate two areas.
• As a verb, fence means to enclose or separate an area with a fence or to engage in the sport of fencing.

Pronunciations

• US: /fɛns/
• UK: /fɛns/

Origin and Usage

The word fence comes from the Middle English word "fens", meaning a defensive barrier. It was originally used to refer to a defensive barrier made of wooden stakes. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include any type of barrier used to enclose or separate an area. The verb form of "fence" comes from the sport of fencing, which involves using a sword to attack and defend against an opponent.

Synonyms

• Barrier
• Enclosure
• Partition

Related Words

• Field
• Guard
• Walls

Example Sentences

• He built a fence around his garden to keep the deer out.
• The ranchers fenced their land to keep their cattle from wandering off.
• She took up fencing as a hobby and became quite skilled at it.

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Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: A long, pointed weapon used for charging in battle, or to pierce or cut something. To pierce or cut with a lance.

Pronunciation (US): /læns/

Pronunciation (UK): /lɑːns/

Origin and Usage: The word "lance" originated from the Old French word "lance" which means "a spear". It was first used in English in the 1300s. Lances were commonly used by knights during the Middle Ages as a weapon for charging in battle. Today, the word "lance" is still used to refer to a long, pointed weapon, but it can also be used as a verb to describe the act of piercing or cutting something with a pointed object.

Synonyms: Spear, javelin, pike, lancelet, harpoon.

Related Words: Blade, point, shaft, spear.

Example Sentences:

1. He charged at his enemy with his lance held high.
2. The knights lance shattered on impact with the shield.
3. She lanced the blister with a needle.
4. The doctor lanced the boil to relieve the pressure.