5 letter words starting with W

Wages

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Wages refer to the payment received by an employee from an employer in exchange for the work done. It is usually calculated on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/, UK: /ˈweɪdʒɪz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "wages" originated from the Old English word "wæge" which means "payment for services rendered". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to refer to the payment received by an employee for their labor. Wages can be paid in different forms such as cash, check, or direct deposit.

5. Synonyms: Salary, pay, earnings, compensation, remuneration, income.

6. Related Words: Salary, bonus, payee, labor, hours.

7. Example Sentences:

• He worked overtime to earn extra wages.
• The company increased the wages of its employees by 5%.
• She received her wages in cash.
• The minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 per hour.
• The workers went on strike to demand higher wages.

Here is the requested information on "writs": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definition: A writ is a legal document issued by a court or other judicial authority. It orders a person to do or not do something, or to appear in court. 3. Pronunciations: US: /rɪts/; UK: /rɪts/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "writ" comes from Old English "writan," meaning "to write." Writs have been used in English law since at least the 13th century. They were originally written in Latin, but by the 17th century, they were being written in English. Writs are still used in some common law jurisdictions, including England and Wales, but they have largely been replaced by other forms of court orders and procedures. 5. Synonyms: Court order, summons, subpoena, injunction, mandate 6. Related Words: Order, legal, judge, trial, plead 7. Example Sentences: - The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus, ordering the prison to produce the detainee in court. - The company was served with a writ of summons, requiring it to appear in court to defend itself against the lawsuit. - The court granted a writ of mandamus, ordering the government agency to perform its legal duty.

Wormy

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having or full of worms.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈwɔrmi/, UK: /ˈwɜːmi/

Origin and Usage: The word "wormy" is derived from the word "worm," which refers to elongated, soft-bodied, legless animals that live in soil or water. The word "wormy" is used to describe something that is infested with worms or has worm-like holes or markings.

Synonyms: Infested, worm-eaten, worm-ridden, wormlike.

Related Words: Worms, worry, world, worn, worse.

Example Sentences:

• The apple was wormy and had to be thrown away.
• The wooden table was wormy and needed to be repaired.
• The fisherman caught a wormy fish.

Woofs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
2. Definitions:
   • Noun: plural form of woof, a sound made by a dog
   • Verb: third person singular present tense of woof, to bark or make a sound like a dog
3. Pronunciations:
   • US: /wʊfs/
   • UK: /wʊfs/
4. Origin and Usage: The noun "woofs" is the plural form of "woof," which is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a dog barking. The verb "woofs" is the third person singular present tense of "woof." It is often used to describe the sound made by a dog. The word "woofs" is commonly used in informal settings and in literature to describe the sound of a dog barking or making noise.
5. Synonyms:
   • Noun: barks, yaps, howls
   • Verb: barks, yaps, howls
6. Related Words:
   • Wooed
   • Woods
   • Worry
   • Woken
   • Wrote
7. Example Sentences:
   • The woofs of the dogs woke up the entire neighborhood.
   • She woofs at every passerby, but shes actually very friendly.

Wuxia

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: A genre of Chinese fiction or film that is centered around martial arts and chivalry. The term "wuxia" literally means "martial heroes".

3. Pronunciations: US: /wuːˈʃiːə/, UK: /wuːˈʃiːə/

4. Origin and Usage: The genre of wuxia originated in China during the 20th century. It is characterized by stories of martial arts heroes who fight for justice and defend the weak. Wuxia stories are often set in ancient China and are known for their themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. The genre has since spread to other parts of the world and has become popular in film, television, and literature.

5. Synonyms: Martial Arts Fiction, Chivalric Fiction, Swordplay Fiction

6. Related Words: Kung Fu, Samurai, Anime, Manga, Shaolin

7. Example Sentences:

• He was a fan of wuxia novels and spent hours reading them.
• The movie was a classic example of wuxia cinema.
• The authors latest book was a wuxia epic set during the Ming Dynasty.