5 letter words starting with ADI

Adieu Parts of Speech:

Noun, interjection

Definitions:

• a farewell or goodbye
• an expression of good wishes at parting

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈdju/
• UK: /ædˈjuː/

Origin and Usage:

The word "adieu" comes from the Old French phrase "a dieu vous commant" meaning "I commend you to God". It was originally used as a formal way of saying goodbye or farewell. Today, it is still used in formal settings, but is also used in more casual settings as a way of expressing farewell.

Synonyms:

• farewell
• goodbye
• adios
• sayonara

Related Words:

• adman
• admen
• admix
• adobe
• adopt

Example Sentences:

• "She bid adieu to her friends and left the party."
• "As he walked out the door, he said a quick adieu to his coworkers."

Adios

Part of Speech: Interjection

Definition: Used to express goodbye in Spanish and English.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈdiːoʊs/, UK: /əˈdɪəʊs/

Origin and Usage: Adios is a Spanish word that means "goodbye". It is often used as a casual way of saying goodbye in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States. The word has been used in English since the mid-19th century and has become a common part of the English language.

Synonyms: Bye, farewell, see you later, so long, ta-ta

Related Words: Adieu, audio, ideas, aside, aided

Example Sentences:

• "Adios, amigos! See you later!"
• "He waved adios to his family as he left for the airport."
• "Im afraid its time to say adios to this old car."

adits

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: Adits are horizontal passages that lead into a mine for the purposes of access or drainage.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈædɪts/, UK: /ˈeɪdɪts/

Origin and Usage: The word "adits" comes from the Latin word "aditus," which means "entrance" or "approach." Adits have been used in mining for centuries as a way to access underground minerals and resources. They are typically dug horizontally into the side of a mountain or hill and can be used for a variety of purposes, including ventilation, drainage, and transportation of materials.

Synonyms: Tunnel, gallery, drift, passage.

Related Words: Mines, shaft, caves, pits, veins.

Example Sentences:

• The miners entered the mine through the adit.
• The adit was dug into the side of the mountain.
• The adit provided ventilation for the miners.
• The adit was used to drain water from the mine.
• The miners used the adit to transport materials in and out of the mine.