5 letter words ending in REAT

Great Parts of Speech:

Adjective, adverb, noun

Definitions:

1. Adjective: of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
2. Adverb: extremely well.
3. Noun: a great person or thing, especially a leader.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪt/
• UK: /ɡreɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word great is derived from the Old English word "grēat," which meant "big" or "large." The word has been used in English since the 12th century to describe something that is above average in size, amount, or intensity. Today, it is commonly used to describe something that is exceptional or outstanding.

Synonyms:

• Adjective: excellent, wonderful, fantastic, superb, outstanding, remarkable.
• Adverb: extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, very, really.
• Noun: leader, champion, hero, master.

Related Words:

• Grate
• Greet
• Grant
• Giant
• Graze

Example Sentences:

1. The great pyramids of Egypt are one of the wonders of the world.
2. He did a great job on the project and received a promotion.
3. The greats of the music industry include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson.

Parts of Speech

Treat can be used as a verb or a noun.

Definitions

• As a verb, treat means to behave towards someone or something in a particular way, or to give medical care to someone. It can also mean to give someone food, drink, or entertainment at ones own expense or to consider or regard in a specified way.
• As a noun, treat means something that affords great pleasure or enjoyment, or a medical therapy that is intended to relieve or heal a disorder.

Pronunciations

• US: /triːt/
• UK: /triːt/

Origin and Usage

Treat originated from the Old French word "traitier" meaning "to handle". It has been used in English since the 14th century. As a verb, it is commonly used to describe the way someone behaves towards someone or something, or to describe an action of giving something to someone. As a noun, it is often used to describe something that provides pleasure or enjoyment.

Synonyms

• As a verb: deal with, handle, manage, take care of, attend to, provide for, cater to
• As a noun: delight, pleasure, joy, treasure, indulgence, luxury

Related Words

• Great
• Heart
• Water
• Write
• Truth

Example Sentences

• As a verb:
  • He treats his employees with respect and kindness.
  • The doctor treated her patients illness with a new medication.
  • She treated herself to a massage after a long week of work.
  • He treats his car like its his baby.
• As a noun:
  • The ice cream was a delicious treat on a hot day.
  • Going to the spa