5 letter words starting with ACR

Parts of Speech

Acres is a noun.

Definitions

Acres refers to a unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or 4,047 square meters.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈeɪ.kərz/

UK: /ˈeɪ.kəz/

Origin and Usage

The word "acres" comes from the Old English word "æcer," which means "field." It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a unit of land measurement. Acres are commonly used to measure the size of agricultural land, as well as residential and commercial properties.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for "acres," as it refers to a specific unit of measurement. However, other units of land measurement include hectares, square feet, and square meters.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to "acres" include:

• Cares
• Races
• Scare
• Sacre
• Escar

Example Sentences

• The farm is 200 acres in size.
• The property is situated on several acres of land.
• She inherited several acres of farmland from her grandfather.
• The developer plans to build a shopping center on the 10-acre lot.
• He spent the entire day plowing the fields on his 50-acre farm.

Acrid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈækrɪd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈakrɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "acrid" originated from the Latin word "acridus" which means sharp or pungent. It has been used in English since the early 17th century.

Synonyms: Bitter, pungent, sharp, sour, tart

Related Words: Acidic, cairn, daric, nadir, triac

Example Sentences:

• The acrid smell of burnt rubber filled the air.
• The medicine had an acrid taste that made her gag.
• The acrid smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe.
• The acrid taste of spoiled milk made him nauseous.
• The acrid smell of ammonia stung her nose.