5 letter words starting with AH

Parts of Speech

Ahead is an adverb.

Definitions

• In front; in advance.
• Further forward in time; in the future.
• Leading or winning a race or competition.
• Having made progress; successful.

Pronunciations

• US: /əˈhɛd/
• UK: /əˈhɛd/

Origin and Usage

Ahead originated from the Middle English word "aheve" which means "in a forward direction". It has been used in English since the 14th century. It is commonly used to indicate a position in front or in advance of something or someone. It can also be used to indicate a future time or a winning position in a race or competition.

Synonyms

• Beforehand
• Forward
• In front
• Onward
• Upfront

Related Words

• Above
• Agree
• Alive
• Anger
• Aside

Example Sentences

• He walked ahead of the group.
• The meeting has been scheduled for two weeks ahead.
• The runner was ahead by several meters.
• The company is ahead of its competitors in terms of sales.

Ahold 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, adverb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a grip or hold on something.

Adverb: in or into ones possession or control.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /əˈhoʊld/

UK: /əˈhəʊld/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ahold" originated in the late 16th century from the combination of the words "a" and "hold". It is commonly used in American and British English as a noun or adverb to express the act of having a firm grip or hold on something or gaining control of something. It is often used in idiomatic expressions such as "take/get ahold of" or "keep ahold of".

5. Synonyms:

Grip, hold, grasp, clutch, seize, catch, acquire, obtain, possess, control.

6. Related Words:

Hold, grasp, catch, seize, clasp.

7. Example Sentences:

Noun:

1. She took ahold of the handle and pulled the door open.
2. He lost his ahold on the rope and fell to the ground.

Adverb:

1. He finally got ahold of the documents he needed for the meeting.
2. She managed to keep ahold of her temper during the argument.