5 letter words ending in OUT

Clout

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (n.) A heavy blow or hit, especially with the hand or a hard object.
2. (n.) Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
3. (v.) To hit or strike with a heavy blow.
4. (v.) To influence or persuade someone.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klaʊt/
• UK: /klaʊt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clout" originated from the Old English word "clūt" which means "a piece of cloth or metal". The meaning of the word evolved to include "a heavy blow or hit", and later on, "influence or power". The word is commonly used in both American and British English.

Synonyms:

• Blow
• Hit
• Impact
• Influence
• Power

Related Words:

• Blout
• Clift
• Cloot
• Clout
• Clown

Example Sentences:

1. He gave the ball a good clout with the bat.
2. The politicians clout helped him win the election.
3. She clouted him on the head with a frying pan.
4. He used his charm to clout the investors into backing his project.

Here is the result: Snout

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, especially a mammal.
• The front end of a tool or weapon.

Pronunciations:

• US: /snaʊt/
• UK: /snaʊt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "snout" originated from Middle English, from Old Norse "snūtr". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the projecting nose and mouth of an animal. In modern usage, "snout" is most commonly used to describe the nose of animals such as pigs, dogs, and anteaters.

Synonyms:

• Nose
• Muzzle
• Beak
• Proboscis

Related Words:

• Snore
• Snipe
• Snaky
• Snack
• Snare

Example Sentences:

• The pigs snout was covered in mud.
• The sword had a sharp snout that could pierce armor.

Flout

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to intentionally disregard or disobey a rule or convention

Pronunciations: US: /flaʊt/; UK: /flaʊt/

Origin and Usage: The word "flout" comes from the Old Norse word "flauta" which means "to play the flute." It was first used in English in the 16th century with the meaning "to play the flute or pipe." Later, it took on the meaning of "to mock or jeer at" and eventually the meaning of "to disregard or disobey a rule or convention."

Synonyms: defy, disobey, disregard, mock, scoff, scorn

Related Words: fault, float, clout, scout, stout

Example Sentences:

• He flouted the dress code and wore jeans to the wedding.
• She flouted the law and drove without a license.
• The company flouted environmental regulations and polluted the river.

Shout

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To utter a loud cry or call, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃaʊt/, UK: /ʃaʊt/

Origin and Usage: The word "shout" originated from the Middle English word "shouten," which means "to call out loudly." It has been in use since the 14th century. "Shout" is commonly used in everyday language to express strong emotions such as anger, excitement, or joy.

Synonyms: Yell, scream, holler, bellow, roar, cry out.

Related Words: Clout, scout, about, stout, louts.

Example Sentences:

• He shouted in frustration when he couldn find his keys.
• The fans shouted with joy when their team scored a goal.
• She shouted for help when she saw the fire.
• The angry customer shouted at the manager.
• He had to shout to be heard over the noise of the construction site.

Scout 1. Parts of Speech

Scout is a noun and a verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, scout means a person sent out to obtain information, typically on a military operation or a person who is a member of the Scout Association. As a verb, scout means to make a search for someone or something, especially in various places or locations, or to observe or explore in order to obtain information.

3. Pronunciations

US: /skaʊt/

UK: /skaʊt/

4. Origin and Usage

The word scout originated from the Middle French word "escoute," meaning "to listen." It was first used in English in the 14th century, referring to a person who was sent out to gather information about the enemy. Over time, the word has come to refer to anyone who is sent out to gather information, as well as to the members of the Scout Association.

5. Synonyms

As a noun: spy, reconnaissance, surveyor, explorer, investigator.

As a verb: search, explore, investigate, examine, scrutinize.

6. Related Words

scion, scour, scowl, scuba, scuff.

7. Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The scout reported back to the general with information about the enemys position.
• He became a scout when he was just 8 years old and has been a member ever since.

As a verb:

• The police were scouting the area for any signs of the missing person.
• She scouted the market for the best price on fresh produce.