5 letter words ending in OW

Endow

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definition: To provide with a permanent source of income; to give a quality or ability to someone.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪnˈdaʊ/; UK: /ɪnˈdaʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "endow" originated from the Middle English word "endowen," which means "to provide with a dowry." It was first used in the 14th century and has been used ever since. It is commonly used in legal and financial contexts.

Synonyms: Bestow, grant, confer, donate, contribute.

Related Words: Dowel, owned, wend, downe, owned.

Example Sentences:

1. She was endowing a scholarship for the students in need.
2. The wealthy businessman decided to endow a new hospital wing.
3. The scientist believed that the new technology would endow the company with a competitive edge.

Below

Part of Speech: Adverb, preposition, adjective

Definition: In a lower position, under, beneath, at a lower level, less than, lower in rank or status.

Pronunciations: (US: bih-LOH, UK: bih-LOW)

Origin and Usage: The word "below" is derived from Old English "be" meaning "by" and "lofan" meaning "to allow, permit, tolerate". It has been in use since the 12th century. It is commonly used in English language to indicate a lower position or a lower level.

Synonyms: Under, beneath, lower, inferior, subordinate

Related Words: Above, under

Example Sentences:

• He lives below the poverty line.
• The temperature is below freezing.
• The cat is hiding below the bed.
• The water level is below the dam.
• Her score was below average.

Definition of Aglow 1. Parts of Speech: Aglow is an adjective. 2. Definition: When something is aglow, it is shining brightly with light or color. 3. Pronunciations (US, UK): US: /əˈɡloʊ/ UK: /əˈɡləʊ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word aglow has been in use since the early 19th century. It comes from the combination of the prefix "a-" meaning "on" or "in," and "glow," meaning to shine brightly. It is often used to describe a warm, bright, or radiant light, such as the light of a sunrise or sunset. It can also be used to describe a persons face or expression when they are happy or excited. 5. Synonyms: Some synonyms for aglow include: radiant, glowing, bright, shining, and luminous. 6. Related Words: Some related 5 letter words to aglow include: glaze, glint, gleam, and glare. 7. Example Sentences:

• The sky was aglow with the warm colors of the sunset.
• The candles on the birthday cake were aglow with bright flames.
• Her face was aglow with happiness when she saw the surprise party.
• The city was aglow with the lights of the skyscrapers at night.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

A small, nocturnal, burrowing seabird (Order Procellariiformes, Family Diomedeidae) endemic to Bermuda. Its scientific name is Pterodroma cahow.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkeɪˌhaʊ/

UK: /ˈkeɪhaʊ/

Origin and Usage

The cahow is a critically endangered species that was thought to be extinct until a few individuals were discovered in 1951. Since then, conservation efforts have been made to protect and increase their population. The name "cahow" is derived from the sound of its call, which is a distinctive "cahow-cahow".

Synonyms

Bermuda petrel, Cahow petrel, Bermuda cahow

Related Words

petit, petri, timer, crime, prime

Example Sentences

1. The cahow is a critically endangered species that is endemic to Bermuda.
2. The cahows distinctive call sounds like "cahow-cahow".
3. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the cahows population.

Widow

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb
2. Definitions:
   • a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
   • a woman who is left alone after a particular event or situation
   • to cause the death of a spouse or partner
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /ˈwɪdoʊ/
   • UK: /ˈwɪdəʊ/
4. Origin and Usage:

   The word "widow" comes from the Old English word "widewe" which means "a woman who has lost her husband." It has been used in English since the 12th century. The term is commonly used to describe a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried. It can also be used to describe a woman who is left alone after a particular event or situation, such as a "war widow."

5. Synonyms:
   • bereaved
   • grieving
   • single
   • alone
6. Related Words:
   • death
   • grief
   • lonesome
   • alone
   • heart
7. Example Sentences:
   • After her husbands death, she became a widow and raised their children alone.
   • The war left many women as widows.
   • He was widowed at a young age and never remarried.
   • The loss of her husband made her feel very lonely and widowed.
   • She