5 letter words ending in OAT

The following list contains 6 five letter words in English

5 letter words ending in OAT in English

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Common 5 letter words ending in OAT with meaning

WordDefinition
GLOAT
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  1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun
  2. Definitions:
    1. verb: to contemplate or dwell on ones own success or anothers misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure
    2. noun: an act or feeling of gloating
  3. Pronunciations:
    • US: /ɡloʊt/
    • UK: /ɡləʊt/
  4. Origin and Usage: The word "gloat" originated from the Old Norse word "gloa" which means "to grin". It was first used in the 16th century. The verb form of "gloat" is commonly used to describe someone who is taking pleasure in someone elses misfortune or bragging about their own success. The noun form of "gloat" refers to the act of gloating or the feeling associated with it.
  5. Synonyms: relish, revel, delight, bask, triumph, exult
  6. Related Words: golly, glaze, glare, glint, glean
  7. Example Sentences:
    • She couldn help but gloat over her rivals defeat.
    • His gloating over his promotion was irritating to his coworkers.
    • Their gloat was short-lived when they realized the consequences of their actions.
BLOAT
Bloat 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

As a noun, bloat means a condition of swelling or puffiness in a body part, often caused by excessive fluid or gas. As a verb, bloat means to swell or puff up, often due to the accumulation of fluid or gas.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /bloʊt/

UK: /bləʊt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word bloat comes from the Old Norse word "blauta" which means "to soak" or "to steep." It was first used in the 16th century to describe the condition of being swollen or puffy. Today, it is commonly used to describe physical swelling or puffiness, as well as figurative swelling or puffiness, such as in the context of language or writing.

5. Synonyms

As a noun: swelling, puffiness, edema, water retention

As a verb: swell, puff up, inflate, distend

6. Related Words

blunt, blood, blast, block, bliss

7. Example Sentences

As a noun: The bloat in her ankle was caused by a sprain.

As a verb: Overeating can cause the stomach to bloat and feel uncomfortable.