5 letter words starting with AB

Parts of Speech

abase is a verb.

Definitions

To abase is to behave in a way that makes someone feel less important or to lower someones self-esteem. It can also mean to humble oneself or to lower the moral character of someone or something.

Pronunciations

• US: əˈbeɪs
• UK: əˈbeɪs

Origin and Usage

The word abase comes from the Old French word abaissier, which means "to lower." It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. The word is often used in a negative context to describe someone who is behaving badly or in a way that is not respectful towards others.

Synonyms

• humiliate
• degrade
• belittle
• disparage
• lower

Related Words

• abash
• abeam
• abide
• abler
• abuse

Example Sentences

• She felt abased by the way her boss spoke to her in front of her colleagues.
• He was abased by the public humiliation he faced after the scandal.
• The politicians reputation was abased by the corruption allegations.

Abode

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A place of residence or home.

Pronunciation (US): /əˈboʊd/

Pronunciation (UK): /əˈbəʊd/

Origin and Usage: Abode is derived from the Middle English word "abiden" which means "to wait, remain, or dwell." It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today.

Synonyms: Dwelling, domicile, residence, habitation, home, house.

Related Words: House, lodge, place, shack, villa.

Example Sentences:

1. He was excited to move into his new abode.
2. The couple decided to renovate their abode instead of moving.
3. Her abode was a small apartment in the city.
4. His abode was a large mansion in the countryside.
5. They invited their friends over to their abode for a dinner party.

Abeam

Parts of Speech: Adverb

Definitions: Perpendicular to the keel of a ship, especially when used in relation to the position of another ship or object.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈbim/; UK: /əˈbiːm/

Origin and Usage: The word "abeam" originated from the combination of the prefix "a-" (meaning "on") and the noun "beam." It was first used in the early 17th century in the context of sailing, specifically to describe the position of a ship in relation to another object. The term is still used in nautical contexts today.

Synonyms: Perpendicular, at right angles, crosswise

Related Words: Beams, Amble, Blame, Bream, Cream

Example Sentences:

• The two ships were sailing abeam of each other.
• The captain ordered the crew to keep the enemy ship abeam.
• The lighthouse was abeam of the ship.

Parts of Speech:

Abash is a verb.

Definitions:

• To make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable.
• To cause someone to lose confidence or feel disconcerted.

Pronunciations:

• US: əˈbæʃ
• UK: əˈbæʃ

Origin and Usage:

The word abash comes from the Middle English word "abassen" which means "to put down." It has been used in English since the 14th century. Abash is typically used to describe the act of embarrassing or disconcerting someone. It can also be used to describe the feeling of being embarrassed or uncomfortable.

Synonyms:

• Disconcert
• Embarrass
• Humiliate
• Fluster
• Confuse

Related Words:

• Abate
• Abide
• Above
• Abyss
• Abuse

Example Sentences:

• The teachers harsh criticism abashed the student.
• She was abashed by her mistake in front of her colleagues.
• Their rude comments abashed him and made him feel uncomfortable.

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Parts of Speech: noun (plural of abacus)

Definitions: a plural form of the word "abacus", which refers to a device used for arithmetic calculations consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈbeɪsaɪ/, UK: /ˈæbəsʌɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "abaci" is the plural form of "abacus", which comes from the Greek word "abax" meaning "slab" or "table". The abacus was used in ancient times as a counting and calculating tool, and it is still used today in some cultures. The word "abaci" is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is still used in academic and technical contexts.

Synonyms: counting frame, calculating frame, reckoning board, adding machine

Related Words: bacas, basic, cabas, cacas, facia

Example Sentences:

• She used the abaci to calculate the total cost of the groceries.
• The abaci was an important tool in ancient civilizations for counting and calculating.
• The abaci is still used today in some cultures as a simple and effective way to perform arithmetic.