5 letter words ending in PLY

haply

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Haply means by chance or by accident. It is an archaic word that is rarely used in modern English.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈhæpli/ UK: /ˈhapli/

Origin and Usage: Haply is derived from the Middle English word "hap," which means chance or fortune. It was commonly used in the 16th and 17th centuries, but it has fallen out of use in modern English. It is occasionally used in literature and poetry for its archaic charm.

Synonyms: Perhaps, perchance, maybe, possibly, by chance.

Related Words: Happy, harpy, happy, hapax.

Example Sentences:

1. He walked haply through the forest, enjoying the sights and sounds around him.
2. The ship was lost at sea, haply to be found by a passing vessel.
3. Haply, she will come to the party, but it is not certain.

Reply Part of Speech:

Verb, Noun

Definitions:

• Verb: to say or write something in response to something that someone has said or written
• Noun: a response to something that has been said or written

Pronunciations:

• US: /rɪˈplaɪ/
• UK: /rɪˈplaɪ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "reply" originated in Middle English from the Old French word "replier" meaning "to fold back". It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a verb, "reply" is commonly used to respond to a message or communication. As a noun, it refers to the response itself.

Synonyms:

• Verb: respond, answer, retort, acknowledge
• Noun: response, answer, rejoinder, retort

Related Words:

• Repay
• Plays
• Layer
• Plyer
• Relay

Example Sentences:

• She replied to his email within minutes.
• His reply to her question was unexpected.
• He replied to her sarcastic comment with a smile.

Amply

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: To a sufficient or generous degree; plentifully.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæm.pli/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈæm.pli/

Origin and Usage: The word "amply" originated in the late 15th century from the Latin word "amplus," meaning "large, spacious, or ample." It is used to describe something that is done or given generously or in sufficient quantity.

Synonyms: Sufficiently, plentifully, adequately, generously, bountifully, copiously, liberally, largely.

Related Words: Ample, amplest, amplify, ampler.

Example Sentences:

• She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
• The hotel provided amply for all of their guests needs.
• He had amply demonstrated his ability to lead the team to victory.
• The company had amply prepared for the upcoming merger.
• The garden was amply watered and fertilized, resulting in a bountiful harvest.

Sure! Here is the requested information on the word "imply": Imply 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To express or indicate indirectly; suggest without explicitly stating.
• To involve or entail as a necessary accompaniment or result.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
• UK: /ɪmˈplaɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "imply" comes from the Latin word "implere," which means "to fill." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in both spoken and written English, and is especially useful in academic or professional writing where the writer wants to suggest something without stating it outright.

5. Synonyms:

• Suggest
• Implicate
• Hint
• Indicate
• Entail

6. Related Words:

• Apply
• Ample
• Plume
• Milky
• Dinky

7. Example Sentences:

1. She didn say it directly, but her tone implied that she was unhappy with the situation.
2. The contract implies that the work will be completed within six months.
3. His silence seemed to imply that he was guilty.

Apply

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To make a formal request or put into operation.

Pronunciation (US): əˈplaɪ

Pronunciation (UK): əˈplʌɪ

Origin and Usage: Apply comes from the Old French word "aplier" which means "to put into action." Apply is a common verb in English and is used in various contexts such as applying for a job, applying makeup, or applying a rule or principle.

Synonyms: Use, employ, utilize, implement, put into effect.

Related Words: Adapt, adopt, amply, happy, reply.

Example Sentences:

• She decided to apply for the job even though she wasn sure if she was qualified.
• He carefully applied the paint to the canvas, creating a beautiful work of art.
• The company decided to apply the new policy to all employees starting next month.