5 letter words ending in UCE

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

As a noun, sauce refers to a liquid or semi-solid substance served with food to add flavor or moisture. As a verb, it means to add sauce to food or to add flavor or spice to something.

Pronunciations:

US: /sɑs/

UK: /sɔːs/

Origin and Usage:

The word sauce comes from the Latin word "salsa," meaning "salted." It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Sauces have been used in cooking for centuries to add flavor and moisture to food. They can be made from a variety of ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Synonyms:

Condiment, seasoning, dressing, gravy, dip

Related Words:

Spice, gravy, salsa, curry, glaze

Example Sentences:

• The chef added a special sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
• She sauced her steak with a delicious marinade.
• The restaurant offers a variety of sauces to accompany their dishes.

Educe Parts of Speech

Verb

Definitions

1. To draw out or bring forth.
2. To infer or deduce from data or evidence.

Pronunciations

• US: /iˈdjuːs/
• UK: /ɪˈdjuːs/

Origin and Usage

The word "educe" comes from the Latin word "educere" meaning "to lead out". It was first used in English in the 15th century. "Educe" is often used in academic or technical writing to mean "to draw out or bring forth". It is also used to mean "to infer or deduce from data or evidence".

Synonyms

• Extract
• Elicit
• Derive
• Infer
• Deduce

Related Words

• Douce
• Dunce
• Sauce
• Truce
• Yucca

Example Sentences

• The teacher tried to educe the answer from the student.
• From the data collected, the scientists were able to educe a conclusion about the effects of climate change.

Deuce Part of Speech: Noun Definition:

• (in tennis) a tied score of 40-all
• two, a pair
• devil, hell

Pronunciations:

• US: /dus/
• UK: /djuːs/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "deuce" originated from Middle English "deus" which means "two". It has been used in tennis since the 16th century to refer to a tied score of 40-all. The usage of "deuce" to mean "devil" or "hell" dates back to the 17th century.

Synonyms:

• tied score
• pair
• devil
• hell

Related Words:

• duces
• educe
• seduce
• juice
• truce

Example Sentences:

• After a long rally, the score was tied at deuce.
• The two players battled it out until the score reached deuce.
• He was caught between the deuce and the deep blue sea.

Word: souce

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a sauce or gravy made by boiling meat in water.
• Verb: to cook meat by boiling it in water to make a souce.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /saʊs/
• UK: /saʊs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "souce" has a French origin, derived from the word "souss" meaning "juice". It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a sauce made by boiling meat in water. The verb form of "souce" is used to describe the act of cooking meat in this way to make a souce. Today, the term is not commonly used in everyday language, but is still found in some regional dialects and in historical or culinary contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• sauce
• gravy
• broth

6. Related Words:

• sauce
• broth
• stock
• stew
• gravy

7. Example Sentences:

• The chef made a delicious souce by boiling the beef in water with herbs and spices.
• She learned to souce chicken from her grandmother, who taught her the traditional recipe.
• He poured the souce over the mashed potatoes and gravy, adding flavor to the dish.

Truce

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A temporary cessation or suspension of hostilities by agreement of the opposing sides.

Pronunciation (US): /truːs/

Pronunciation (UK): /truːs/

Origin and Usage: Truce comes from the Middle English word "trues" which means "a period of time during which there is peace." It was first used in the 13th century and has been used throughout history to describe temporary agreements between warring parties. Today, it is commonly used in the context of international conflicts, but can also be used in personal or business disputes.

Synonyms: Ceasefire, armistice, peace, break, pause.

Related Words: Peace, cease, break.

Example Sentences:

1. After months of fighting, the two sides agreed to a truce.
2. The truce lasted for three days before the fighting resumed.
3. They shook hands and agreed to a truce, hoping to resolve their differences peacefully.
4. The truce allowed for the safe evacuation of civilians from the war-torn city.
5. In business negotiations, a truce can be a useful tool to de-escalate tensions and find a mutually beneficial solution.