5 letter words ending in UGE

Heres the information you requested: Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: an instrument for measuring the size, amount, or degree of something; the thickness, size, or capacity of something; a standard width of a railway track.

Verb: estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of; measure or analyze (a physical quantity) by means of a gauge.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡeɪdʒ/

UK: /ɡeɪdʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "gauge" comes from the Old French word "gauger," meaning "to gauge, measure." It entered the English language in the 15th century. The noun form of "gauge" refers to an instrument used for measuring the size, amount, or degree of something, while the verb form refers to the act of measuring or estimating something. "Gauge" is commonly used in the fields of engineering, construction, and manufacturing.

Synonyms:

Noun: meter, measure, indicator, dial, scale

Verb: measure, estimate, calculate, determine, assess

Related Words:

Range, scale, meter, ruler, level

Example Sentences:

Noun: The fuel gauge on the cars dashboard showed that the tank was almost empty.

Verb: The company needs to gauge the demand for its new product before deciding how many to produce.

Here is the dictionary-style definition for "gouge": Gouge 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions: - Noun: A chisel with a concave blade, used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery. - Noun: A groove or hole made by gouging. - Verb: To make a gouge in (something). - Verb: To charge an exorbitant amount of money. 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ɡaʊdʒ/ - UK: /ɡaʊdʒ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "gouge" originated from the French word "gouge" which means "a chisel." The word has been used since the 15th century. The noun form of "gouge" refers to a tool used in carpentry, sculpture, and surgery. The verb form of "gouge" means to make a groove or hole by gouging or to charge an exorbitant amount of money. 5. Synonyms: - Noun: chisel, scoop, scoop out, scoop up - Verb: scratch, scrape, dig out, excavate 6. Related Words: - chisel - knife - punch - drill 7. Example Sentences: - Noun: The surgeon used a gouge to remove the tumor. - Noun: The gouge in the wood was caused by a chisel. - Verb: He gouged a hole in the wall with his elbow. - Verb: The gas station was gouging customers by charging $5 per gallon during the hurricane.

Here is the requested information about the word "rouge": rouge

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• (Noun) A red powder or cream used as a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks or lips.
• (Verb) To apply rouge to (ones face or lips).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ruʒ/
• UK: /ruːʒ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "rouge" comes from the French word for "red". It was first used in English in the 18th century to refer to a red cosmetic used to color the cheeks or lips. The verb form of "rouge" was first recorded in the early 19th century.

Synonyms:

• (Noun) Blush, lipstick, makeup
• (Verb) Color, tint, paint

Related Words:

• Anger
• Blush
• Color
• Paint
• Wedge

Example Sentences:

• She applied a small amount of rouge to her cheeks before leaving the house.
• The actress was known for her bright red lips, which she achieved by using a lot of rouge.
• He watched as his wife carefully rouged her lips in the mirror.
• The sky was painted with rouge hues as the sun set over the horizon.