5 letter words ending in OFT

Aloft

Parts of Speech: Adverb, adjective

Definitions:

1. Adverb: Up in the air; high above the ground. (e.g. The bird flew aloft.)
2. Adjective: Elevated; at a height. (e.g. The aloft balcony provided a stunning view of the city.)

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈlɔft/
• UK: /əˈlɒft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aloft" originated from the Middle English word "aloft(e)" which means "on high". It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in aviation and sailing to describe something that is high up in the air or at a height. It is also used in literature and poetry to describe a sense of elevation or height.

Synonyms:

• Adverb: Up high, overhead, in the sky, up above
• Adjective: Elevated, high, towering, lofty, raised

Related Words:

• Above
• Height
• Upper
• Heave
• Soars

Example Sentences:

• Adverb: The eagle soared aloft, searching for its prey.
• Adjective: The aloft tower offered a panoramic view of the city.

Definition of Croft

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small enclosed field, often adjoining a house or farm building, used for cultivation or pasture.

Pronunciation (US): /krɔft/

Pronunciation (UK): /krɒft/

Origin and Usage: The word "croft" originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word "croft" which means a small enclosed field. It was first recorded in the 14th century and has been in use since then. Crofts were typically used for cultivation or pasture and were often found adjacent to houses or farm buildings.

Synonyms: Enclosure, field, pasture, plot, paddock, yard.

Related Words: Farm, field, orchard, meadow, grove.

Example Sentences:

1. He inherited a small croft from his grandfather.
2. The croft was used to graze sheep.
3. The farmer had several crofts adjacent to his house.
4. She spent the afternoon tending to her vegetable croft.
5. They walked through the croft to reach the river.