5 letter words starting with G

Heres your result: Galas

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: A social occasion with special entertainments or performances.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡeɪləz/; UK: /ˈɡɑːləz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "galas" originated from the French word "gala" which means "a rejoicing". It is commonly used to describe a festive occasion with special entertainments or performances, often held to raise funds for a charity or other organization.

5. Synonyms: Festivals, celebrations, parties, social events.

6. Related Words: Gales, glaze, goals, gloat, gloss.

7. Example Sentences:

• The schools annual gala was a huge success, raising thousands of dollars for charity.
• She wore a stunning red dress to the gala.
• The companys gala event featured live music and dancing.
• The museums gala opening attracted many art enthusiasts.

Definition of Gutsy

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡʌtsi/; UK: /ˈɡʌtsi/

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having or showing courage, determination, or nerve.

Origin and Usage: The word "gutsy" is derived from "guts," which means courage and fortitude. It was first used in the early 20th century and has since become a popular slang term. It is commonly used to describe someone who is brave, daring, or willing to take risks.

Synonyms: Brave, courageous, bold, daring, audacious, fearless, intrepid, plucky, spirited, spunky, heroic, valiant, gallant, dauntless, resolute, determined, tenacious, unwavering, unflinching, gritty.

Related Words: Brash, brave, bold, gutsy, hardy, plucky, saucy, spunky, tough.

Example Sentences:

1. She showed a gutsy performance in the championship game and led her team to victory.
2. Despite the danger, the firefighters made a gutsy decision to enter the burning building and save the trapped residents.
3. He made a gutsy move by quitting his job and starting his own business.
4. The politicians gutsy speech inspired the crowd and won him many supporters.
5. Shes a gutsy woman who is not afraid to speak her mind and stand up for what she believes in.

Guise

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An external appearance, cover, mask, or disguise.

Pronunciation (US): /ɡaɪz/

Pronunciation (UK): /ɡʌɪz/

Origin and Usage: The word "guise" originated from the Old French word "guise," which means "manner, fashion, or custom." It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a style or manner of dress. Later, in the 16th century, it came to mean an external appearance or disguise. Today, it is still commonly used to refer to a mask or disguise, but can also refer to a superficial or false appearance.

Synonyms: Appearance, semblance, mask, disguise, pretense, facade.

Related Words: Gules, guise, guise, guise, guise.

Example Sentences:

• She appeared in the guise of a nurse to gain access to the hospital.
• The thief escaped under the guise of a delivery man.
• Her friendly guise hid her true intentions.
• He adopted the guise of a clown to entertain children.
• The companys environmentalism was just a guise to attract customers.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

Noun: a person who protects or watches over something or someone; a device worn over the teeth to protect them from damage; a member of a group of soldiers responsible for guarding a particular place.

Verb: to watch over or protect someone or something; to keep watch over a place by stationing oneself or others to prevent unauthorized access.

Pronunciations:

US: /ɡɑrd/

UK: /ɡɑːd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "guard" originated from the Old French word "garder" meaning "to keep, guard, protect". Its usage dates back to the 15th century. As a noun, it is commonly used to refer to a person or thing that protects or watches over something or someone. As a verb, it is used to describe the act of protecting or keeping watch over someone or something.

Synonyms:

Noun: protector, defender, sentinel, watchman, keeper

Verb: protect, defend, watch over, look after, keep safe

Related Words:

blade, board, chair, dance, drive

Example Sentences:

1. The security guard stood at the entrance to the building.
2. She wore a guard over her teeth to protect them from grinding at night.
3. The guard at the gate checked their IDs before allowing them to enter.
4. He guarded the secret closely, not wanting anyone to find out.
5. The dog was trained to guard the house while they were away.

Gyves 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: A shackle or fetter, especially for the leg.

Verb: To shackle or fetter with gyves.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /dʒaɪvz/

UK: /dʒaɪvz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "gyves" comes from Middle English "gyves" or "jives" which means "fetters." It is believed to have originated from Old French "javes" meaning "shackles." Gyves were commonly used in medieval times as a form of punishment for prisoners. Today, the word is rarely used except in historical or literary contexts.

5. Synonyms:

Shackles, fetters, irons, manacles, handcuffs.

6. Related Words:

Chain, cuffs, irons, clasp, leash.

7. Example Sentences:

Noun:

1. He was bound in gyves and taken to the dungeon.
2. The prisoners gyves clanked as he walked.

Verb:

1. The guards gyved the prisoners hands and feet.
2. She was gyved to the wall and left to rot.