5 letter words starting with AIL

Word: Ailed 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To feel unwell or suffer from an illness
• To experience difficulty or trouble

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /eɪld/
• UK: /eɪld/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ailed" is a past tense form of the verb "ail". It originated from the Old English word "eglian" which means "to afflict with pain". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe a feeling of being unwell or suffering from an illness. It can also be used to describe experiencing difficulty or trouble.

5. Synonyms:

• Feel unwell
• Suffer
• Be sick
• Experience difficulty
• Have trouble

6. Related Words:

• Aisle
• Aside
• Dealt
• Delay
• Easel

7. Example Sentences:

• He ailed from a cold and had to stay home from work.
• The company ailed due to poor management decisions.