5 letter words ending in NGE

Here is the information you requested on "wenge": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. a tropical African timber tree and the hard dark wood obtained from it, used in furniture making
2. the dark brown color of wenge wood

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈweɪn.dʒi/
• UK: /ˈwɛn.ɡeɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "wenge" comes from the Bantu language spoken in Central and Southern Africa. It is a type of hardwood that comes from the tree Millettia laurentii, which is found in the Congo Basin. Wenge wood is known for its durability, strength, and unique dark color, which makes it a popular choice for furniture makers and interior designers.

Synonyms:

There are no commonly used synonyms for wenge.

Related Words:

• genet
• newel
• queen
• venge
• xenon

Example Sentences:

1. The cabinet was made of wenge wood, giving it a rich and elegant look.
2. The wenge flooring complemented the modern design of the house.
3. The interior designer chose to use wenge accents in the living room to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Binge Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

As a noun, binge means a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially drinking alcohol or eating. As a verb, binge means to indulge in an activity, especially eating or drinking, to excess.

Pronunciations

US: /bɪndʒ/

UK: /bɪn(d)ʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "binge" originated in the mid-19th century from the English dialect word "bing" meaning "a drinking bout." It became more widely used in the 20th century to describe any excessive indulgence, such as binge eating or binge watching TV shows. It is commonly used in informal contexts.

Synonyms

As a noun: spree, bout, excess, overindulgence

As a verb: indulge, overdo, overindulge, overeat, overdrink

Related Words

Drink, feast, glutton, gorge, pigout

Example Sentences

As a noun: She went on a binge and drank too much last night. He had a food binge and ate a whole pizza by himself.

As a verb: She binged on chocolate and gained five pounds. He binged on the entire season of his favorite TV show in one weekend.

Here is the requested information on "tenge": Tenge 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

A unit of currency in Kazakhstan.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈtɛŋɡeɪ/

UK: /ˈtɛŋɡə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The tenge was introduced as the currency of Kazakhstan in 1993, replacing the Soviet ruble. The name "tenge" means "balance" or "equal weight" in Kazakh. The currency is issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan and is used throughout the country for all types of transactions.

5. Synonyms:

Kazakhstani tenge

6. Related Words:

money, ruble, dinar, franc, yen

7. Example Sentences:

• He exchanged his dollars for tenge at the airport.
• The value of the tenge has been fluctuating lately due to changes in oil prices.
• She paid for her meal in tenge at the local restaurant.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and characterized by severe itching, hair loss, and the formation of scabs and lesions.
2. To infect with or suffer from mange.

Pronunciations

• US: /meɪndʒ/
• UK: /meɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "mange" comes from the Old French word "mangier," meaning "to eat." It was originally used to describe skin diseases in animals that were thought to be caused by excessive eating. Today, mange is used to describe a specific type of skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

Synonyms

• Scabies
• Dermatitis
• Eczema

Related Words

• Agone
• Ameno
• Among
• Anime
• Anger

Example Sentences

1. The dog had mange and had to be treated by a veterinarian.
2. The farmer was worried that his cows might get mange from the neighboring herd.
3. She noticed that her cat had been scratching excessively and suspected it might have mange.
4. He accidentally touched a mange-infested dog and had to undergo treatment to prevent contracting the disease.