5 letter words ending in RET

Heres the information you requested: caret

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A caret is a symbol (^) used to indicate where something is to be inserted in a text, or to show where a correction is to be made.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkærət/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkærət/

Origin and Usage: The word "caret" comes from the Latin word "caret" which means "it lacks." The symbol "^" was first used as a proofreading mark in the 17th century to indicate where a letter, word, or phrase was to be inserted. It is still commonly used in writing and editing today.

Synonyms: insert mark, proofreading mark

Related Words: acerb, carte, crate, react, trace

Example Sentences:

• The caret symbol is often used in proofreading to indicate where text is to be inserted.
• She placed a caret above the misspelled word in the document.
• The editor used a caret to indicate where a paragraph should be moved.

Here is the requested information on "beret": Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually of wool or cotton, typically worn by artists and intellectuals (source: Merriam-Webster)
• a round, flat-crowned hat made of wool or felt (source: Cambridge Dictionary)

Pronunciations

• US: buh-rey, ber-ey
• UK: ber-ey, buh-rey

Origin and Usage

The word "beret" comes from the French word "béret." It was originally worn by peasants in the Basque region of France and Spain. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it became popular among artists and intellectuals in Europe and North America. Today, it is worn as a fashion accessory and as part of military and police uniforms (source: Oxford Languages).

Synonyms

• cap
• hat
• headgear

Related Words

• bergs
• berme
• berms
• berth
• berry

Example Sentences

• She wore a black beret and a matching scarf.
• The artist sat in front of his canvas, wearing a red beret.
• The police officers uniform included a blue beret.

egret

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A large white heron with long plumes, found chiefly in warmer countries.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈiɡrət/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛɡrət/

Origin and Usage: The word egret comes from Old French "aigrette," meaning "egret, heron." Egrets are commonly found in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and southern Europe. They are known for their long, white plumes, which were once used to decorate hats and clothing.

Synonyms: Heron, crane, stork

Related Words: Crane, heron, ibis, sparrow, swan

Example Sentences:

• The egret stood motionless in the water, waiting for a fish to swim by.
• The egrets long plumes were once highly prized by hunters and fashion designers.
• She spotted an egret in the distance, soaring over the marshlands.