5 letter words ending in OST

Ghost

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: an apparition of a dead person that is believed to appear or haunt living people or places
• Noun: a faint shadowy trace
• Verb: to haunt or appear as a ghost

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡoʊst/
• UK: /ɡəʊst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ghost" comes from the Old English word "gást" which means "spirit" or "soul". It has been used for centuries to describe apparitions of dead people and their haunting of living people or places. The verb form of "ghost" is used to describe the act of haunting or appearing as a ghost.

Synonyms:

• Apparition
• Specter
• Phantom
• Wraith
• Spook

Related Words:

• Haunt
• Spirit
• Phant
• Shade
• Wight

Example Sentences:

• The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
• She caught a glimpse of a ghostly figure out of the corner of her eye.
• The memory of her ex-boyfriend still haunted her, like a ghost from the past.
• He decided to ghost his date and not show up to the restaurant.

Boost 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb, Noun

2. Definitions:

• Verb: to increase or improve something, especially something that is already successful. Example: The new advertising campaign will boost sales.
• Noun: an increase or improvement, especially in something that is already successful. Example: The teams victory was a real boost for morale.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /buːst/
• UK: /buːst/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "boost" comes from the Middle English word "bosten," which means "to lift up." It has been in use since the 1700s. The verb "boost" is often used in the context of increasing or improving something, such as sales, morale, or confidence. The noun "boost" is used to describe the actual increase or improvement.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: increase, improve, enhance, raise, uplift
• Noun: improvement, increase, uplift, enhancement, raise

6. Related Words:

• Boast
• Burst
• Coast
• Ghost
• Hoist

7. Example Sentences:

• The new advertising campaign will boost sales. (Verb)
• The teams victory was a real boost for morale. (Noun)

Roost

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A place where birds regularly rest or sleep.
• Verb: Settle or congregate for rest or sleep.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ruːst/
• UK: /ruːst/

Origin and Usage:

The word "roost" originated from the Old English word "hrōst" which means "a perch for domestic fowl". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to a place where birds rest or sleep. The verb form of "roost" has been used since the 16th century.

Synonyms:

• Perch
• Nest
• Resting place

Related Words:

• Boost
• Coast
• Frost
• Ghost
• Hoist

Example Sentences:

• The chickens returned to their roost at sunset.
• The birds roosted in the trees for the night.
• He built a simple roost for his pet parrot.
• The bats roosted in the cave during the day.

Frost

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: Noun: A thin layer of ice crystals that forms on surfaces when the temperature drops below freezing point. Verb: To cover or be covered with frost.

Pronunciation (US): /frɔːst/

Pronunciation (UK): /frɒst/

Origin and Usage: The word "frost" originated from Old English "forst" which means "frost, freezing cold, or frosty weather". It has been in use since the 14th century. Frost is a common occurrence during cold weather and is often seen on windows, cars, and other surfaces.

Synonyms: Ice crystals, hoarfrost, rime, glaze

Related Words: Icier, hoary, chilly, crisp, snowy

Example Sentences:

• It was so cold outside that the grass was covered in a thick layer of frost.
• The car windshield was frosted over, making it difficult to see while driving.
• The flowers in the garden were damaged by the frost last night.
• The cold weather caused the pipes to freeze and frost over.