5 letter words ending in RED

hared

1. Parts of Speech: verb
2. Definitions:
   • to be afraid or scared (US: /hɛrd/; UK: /hɛəd/)
   • to move quickly or hastily (US: /hɛrd/; UK: /hɛəd/)
3. Pronunciations: US: /hɛrd/; UK: /hɛəd/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "hared" is derived from the Middle English word "haren," which means to frighten or scare. It has been in use since the 14th century. In modern usage, it is often used to describe someone who is afraid or scared, or to describe someone who is moving quickly or hastily.
5. Synonyms:
   • fear
   • scare
   • startle
   • dash
   • sprint
6. Related Words:
   • heard
   • haredi
   • harem
   • harsh
   • harry
7. Example Sentences:
   • She hared away from the scene of the accident.
   • He was hared by the thought of speaking in public.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "sired": sired Part of Speech: verb
Definition: past tense and past participle of sire; to father offspring
Pronunciation (US): /saɪrd/
Pronunciation (UK): /saɪəd/
Origin and Usage: The word "sired" comes from the Middle English word "sire," meaning "father." It is used to describe the act of fathering offspring. The word is commonly used in animal husbandry and breeding, but can also be used to refer to human fathers.
Synonyms: fathered, begot, procreated, produced offspring
Related Words: siree, siren
Example Sentences:

• He sired six children over the course of his life.
• The champion racehorse was sired by a famous stallion.
• The dog was sired by a purebred Golden Retriever.

Shred

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Definition: To cut or tear into small pieces or strips. A small, narrow piece that has been cut or torn from something larger.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃrɛd/, UK: /ʃrɛd/

Origin and Usage: The word "shred" originated from the Old English word "screadian" meaning "to cut into shreds". It has been used since the 16th century and is commonly used in reference to paper, cheese, vegetables, and meat. The verb form is often used in the context of destroying or getting rid of something, while the noun form is often used in the context of a small, torn piece of something.

Synonyms: Tear, cut, slice, chop, mince

Related Words: Slice, strip, split, shred, crush

Example Sentences:

• She carefully shredded the paper into tiny pieces.
• He shredded the cheese and sprinkled it over the pasta.
• The document was shredded to protect sensitive information.
• She found a shred of evidence that helped solve the case.
• He managed to shred his opponents argument with a single sentence.

Definition of Eared 1. Parts of Speech:

Eared is an adjective.

2. Definition:

Eared means having ears or ear-like projections. It can also refer to something that has a particular type of ear or ears.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ɪrd/

UK: /ɪəd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word eared comes from the Middle English word "ered", which means "having ears". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Eared is often used to describe animals that have ears or ear-like projections, such as rabbits or some types of plants. It is also used to describe objects that have a particular type of ear or ears, such as a teapot with a handle and spout that resemble ears.

5. Synonyms:

Some synonyms for eared include auriculate, auriform, and otate.

6. Related Words:

Some related 5 letter words to eared include heard, beard, and clear.

7. Example Sentences:

• The rabbit had long eared ears that twitched at every sound.
• The teapot had a unique shape with two eared handles and a spout.
• The plant had eared leaves that resembled the shape of a human ear.