5 letter words ending in REW

Parts of Speech

Screw can function as a noun or a verb.

Definitions

• Noun: a metal fastener with a tapered shank that is threaded and used to join two things together by rotating into them.
• Verb: to fasten or tighten with a screw or screws; to cause to turn or twist.

Pronunciations

• US: /skru/
• UK: /skruː/

Origin and Usage

The word "screw" originated from the Old French word "escroue" which means "nut, cylindrical socket, scroll." It has been used in English since the 15th century. The noun form of "screw" refers to a metal fastener that is threaded and used to join two things together. The verb form of "screw" can refer to fastening or tightening with a screw or screws, or to cause to turn or twist.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for the noun form of "screw" include bolt, fastener, and nut. Some synonyms for the verb form of "screw" include tighten, fasten, and twist.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words include:

• Cruse
• Cures
• Curse
• Crust
• Cubes

Example Sentences

• The carpenter used a screw to attach the boards together.
• She had to screw in the lightbulb to make it work.
• He screwed the lid on the jar tightly to keep the food fresh.

Shrew

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, mouse-like insectivorous mammal with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes and ears.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃru/ UK: /ʃruː/

Origin and Usage: The word "shrew" comes from the Old English word "screawa" which means "shrew mouse." The term "shrew" is often used to describe a nagging or bad-tempered woman, but this usage is considered archaic and offensive. Shrews are found throughout the world and are known for their high metabolism and active lifestyle.

Synonyms: Mole, Vole, Mouse

Related Words: Mouse, Mole, Vole, Gopher, Lemur

Example Sentences:

• He saw a shrew dart across the path and disappear into the underbrush.
• She was known for her shrewish behavior, but deep down she was a kind person.
• The shrews high metabolism allows it to eat up to three times its body weight in food each day.

Threw

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm or hand.

Pronunciations: US: /θru/; UK: /θruː/

Origin and Usage: The word "threw" is the past tense of the verb "throw." It originated from the Old English word "þrāwan" which means "to twist, turn, or throw." The word "throw" has been used since the 14th century, and "threw" has been used since the 15th century. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms: Fling, hurl, cast, toss, launch.

Related Words: Crowd, drown, clung, flung, wrung.

Example Sentences:

• He threw the ball to his friend.
• She threw the papers in the trash.
• The pitcher threw a fastball.
• He threw his hands up in frustration.
• She threw a surprise party for her friend.

Here are the results: Strew

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Pronunciations: US: /stru/, UK: /struː/

Origin and Usage: The word "strew" comes from the Old English word "streowan," which means "to scatter." It has been in use since the 14th century. "Strew" is commonly used to describe the act of scattering things, such as flowers, leaves, or seeds, over a surface or area.

Synonyms: scatter, sprinkle, spread, sow, disperse

Related Words: straw, screw, trews, wrest, sweer

Example Sentences:

• He strewed flower petals all over the bed for their anniversary (source: personal knowledge).
• The wind had strewed the leaves all over the lawn (source: [Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/strew)).
• The chef strewed herbs over the top of the dish before serving (source: [Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strew)).