5 letter words starting with N

Naive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement. Simple and unsophisticated.

Pronunciation (US): /naɪˈiv/

Pronunciation (UK): /naɪˈiːv/

Origin and Usage: The word "naive" comes from the French word "naïve," meaning natural or innocent. It has been used in English since the mid-17th century. "Naive" is commonly used to describe someone who lacks experience or judgement, especially in a particular area.

Synonyms: Innocent, unsophisticated, gullible, inexperienced, simple, trusting, artless, green, ingenuous.

Related Words: Alive, brave, carve, crave, drive, naive, nerve, olive, serve, trave.

Example Sentences:

1. She was so naive that she believed everything he said.
2. His naive approach to politics was refreshing, but ultimately doomed to fail.
3. The companys naive decision to ignore the competition cost them dearly in the long run.
4. Despite her naive nature, she was a quick learner and soon picked up on the job.

Parts of Speech:

Nukes is a noun and a verb.

Definitions:

As a noun, nukes refer to nuclear weapons or nuclear power plants. As a verb, nukes mean to attack with nuclear weapons or to cook food in a microwave oven.

Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /n(y)o͞oks/ UK: /n(y)o͞oks/

Origin and Usage:

The word nukes is a colloquialism, which originated in the 1940s, during the development of nuclear weapons. Since then, it has been used to refer to nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants. The verb form of nukes, meaning to cook food in a microwave oven, originated in the 1980s due to the association between the explosive power of nuclear weapons and the speed of cooking food in a microwave oven.

Synonyms:

Nuclear weapons, atomic bombs, nuclear arms, reactors.

Related Words:

Fluke, jukes, lukes, mukes, pukes.

Example Sentences:

• North Korea is believed to have developed nukes.
• The government is planning to decommission several of its nukes.
• She nuked the leftovers in the microwave.
• He threatened to nuke the entire city if his demands were not met.

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1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Referring to or situated on the back or upper surface of an animal or plant.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈnoʊt(ə)l/, UK: /ˈnəʊt(ə)l/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "notal" originated from the Latin word "notalis" which means "of the back". It is commonly used in zoology and botany to refer to the dorsal surface of an animal or plant. It is also used in anatomy to describe the upper surface of an organ or structure.

5. Synonyms: Dorsal, posterior, back, upper, superior.

6. Related Words: Total, Natal, Tonal, Talon, Lento.

7. Example Sentences:

• The notal surface of the leaf is smooth and shiny.
• The notal plate of the insect is hard and protective.
• The notal spines of the fish are used for defense.

Nooks 1. Parts of Speech:

Nooks is a noun.

2. Definitions:

Nooks refer to small corners or recesses in a room, often used for private or secluded purposes.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /nuks/

UK: /nʊks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word nooks originated from the Middle English word "nookes" which means a corner or recess. It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today to refer to small, cozy corners in a room where one can relax or read a book.

5. Synonyms:

Cranny, corner, niche, alcove, bay, cubbyhole.

6. Related Words:

Books, hooks, looks, cooks, rooks.

7. Example Sentences:

• The cat curled up in the nooks of the armchair.
• She found a quiet nook in the garden to read her book.
• The old house had many nooks and crannies.
• He searched every nook and corner of the room for his lost keys.

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Noun

Definitions

1. A mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, and other locations.
2. A beautiful young woman.

Pronunciations

• US: /nɪmf/
• UK: /nɪmf/

Origin and Usage

The word "nymph" comes from the Greek word "nymphē," which means "bride" or "young woman." In Greek mythology, nymphs were often associated with nature and were believed to inhabit rivers, woods, and other locations. The word "nymph" is still used today to describe a beautiful young woman or a mythological spirit of nature.

Synonyms

• fairy
• naiad
• sprite
• nymphette

Related Words

• fauna
• flora
• satyr
• sprite
• dryad

Example Sentences

1. The river was said to be inhabited by a nymph who would sometimes appear to travelers passing by.
2. The actress was considered a nymph in her youth, and her beauty was praised by many.