5 letter words ending in REST

Parts of Speech

Crest is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, crest refers to the highest point of a hill or a wave, or a decorative plume or tuft on top of something. As a verb, it means to reach the highest point or to form a crest.

Pronunciations

US: /krɛst/

UK: /krɛst/

Origin and Usage

The word crest originated in Middle English from Old French creste, which means "comb, tuft." The noun form has been in use since the 14th century, while the verb form has been in use since the 16th century. Crest is commonly used in the context of nature, such as describing the crest of a wave or the crest of a hill. It is also used in the context of heraldry, where it refers to a decorative plume on top of a helmet.

Synonyms

As a noun: peak, summit, top, pinnacle

As a verb: culminate, top, cap, crown

Related Words

Crash, creek, cries, crime, cross

Example Sentences

As a noun:

1. They climbed to the crest of the hill to get a better view.
2. The surfer rode the crest of the wave all the way to the shore.
3. The knights helmet was adorned with a colorful crest.

As a verb:

1. The excitement in the stadium began to crest as the home team scored a goal.
2. The flood waters began to crest at midnight.
3. The sun began to crest over the mountains, signaling the start of a new day.

prest Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: (archaic) Ready, prompt, or willing.
Pronunciations: (US) /prɛst/ (UK) /prɛst/
Origin and Usage: The word "prest" is an archaic adjective that originated in the Middle English period. It was derived from the Old French word "prest" which means ready or prompt. The word was commonly used in the 14th century but has since become obsolete.
Synonyms: prepared, willing, prompt, eager, ready
Related Words: prese, press, ester, strep, strew
Example Sentences:

• She was always prest to help her friends whenever they needed her.
• The team was prest for the big game and eager to win.
• He was prest to take on any challenge that came his way.

Wrest Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

• To forcibly pull something away from someone or something
• To take something by force or with great effort
• To twist or contort something

Pronunciations

• US: /rɛst/
• UK: /rɛst/

Origin and Usage

The word "wrest" comes from the Old English word "wrǣstan," which means to twist or distort. It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Wrest" is often used in the context of wrestling or fighting, but it can also be used more generally to describe forcibly taking something away from someone or something else.

Synonyms

• Seize
• Take
• Extract
• Snatch
• Grab

Related Words

• Waste
• Worse
• Witty
• Wagon
• Wreck

Example Sentences

• He tried to wrest the gun from her hand.
• The company was able to wrest control of the market from its competitors.
• The athlete had to wrestle with an injury for most of the season.