5 letter words ending in RICK

brick

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• noun: a rectangular block of hard material used for building walls, houses, and other structures.
• verb: to build or pave with bricks.

Pronunciations:

• US: /brɪk/
• UK: /brɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "brick" originated from the Old English word "bryce," which means "fragment." It was first used in the 15th century to describe a rectangular block of clay or other hard material used for building walls, houses, and other structures. Today, bricks are commonly made of fired clay, but can also be made of concrete, sand, and other materials.

Synonyms:

• block
• stone
• building material

Related Words:

• block
• stone
• house
• walls
• build

Example Sentences:

• He built his house with red bricks.
• She threw a brick at the window and broke it.
• The workers bricked up the entrance to the old building.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players. The game is popular in many countries, especially in the UK and India.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkrɪkɪt/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkrɪkɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "cricket" comes from the Old French word "criquet," which means a wooden post. The game of cricket was first played in England in the 16th century and has since become popular in many other countries.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: None

Example Sentences:

• He played cricket with his friends every weekend.
• The cricket match was held at the local stadium.
• She enjoys watching cricket on TV.

Prick Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

As a noun: a sharp, pointed object or sensation. As a verb: to pierce or puncture with a sharp object.

Pronunciations:

US: /prɪk/

UK: /prɪk/

Origin and Usage:

The word "prick" originated from the Old English word "prician", meaning "to prick, pierce, or stab". It has been used as a noun and a verb in English since the 14th century. Today, "prick" is commonly used in casual and formal contexts to describe a sharp, pointed object or sensation, or to describe the act of piercing or puncturing with a sharp object.

Synonyms:

Noun: puncture, stab, pinprick, needle, thorn

Verb: pierce, puncture, stab, poke, prod

Related Words:

spike, point, thorn, prick, knife

Example Sentences:

Noun: He felt a prick on his finger when he touched the thorn.

Verb: She accidentally pricked her finger with the needle while sewing.

Trick

Part(s) of speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A clever or skillful action or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone; deceive or outwit (someone).

Pronunciation (US): /trɪk/

Pronunciation (UK): /trɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "trick" originated from the Middle English word "trik" and the Old North French word "trique" meaning "deceitful action." It has been used in English since the 16th century. As a noun, "trick" refers to a clever or skillful action or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone. As a verb, "trick" means to deceive or outwit someone.

Synonyms: Noun: ploy, gimmick, ruse, stratagem, deception, scam. Verb: deceive, dupe, cheat, fool, outwit.

Related Words: Track, prick, brick, flick, quick.

Example Sentences:

1. He played a trick on his friend by pretending to be someone else on the phone.
2. The magician amazed the audience with his tricks.
3. She tricked him into believing that she was a famous singer.
4. He was tricked into giving away his money.