5 letter words starting with ALE

Here is the requested information about the word "aleph": Aleph

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːlɛf/; UK: /ˈalef/

Origin and Usage: Aleph is derived from the Phoenician letter "aleph" meaning "ox". It is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is used in the Hebrew language as a consonant with a glottal stop sound. Aleph is also used in mathematics and physics to represent various concepts.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Alpha, Almug, Ameer, Amigo, Amine

Example Sentences:

• He learned the Hebrew alphabet and could recite it from aleph to tav.
• The mathematician used aleph-null to represent the cardinality of infinite sets.
• Aleph is an important letter in the Hebrew language and is used in many religious texts.

Alert

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definition: Alert can be used as a noun to describe a signal or warning of danger, or as an adjective to describe someone who is watchful and ready to act. As a verb, alert means to warn or notify someone of danger or a problem.

Pronunciation (US): uh-lurt

Pronunciation (UK): uh-lurt

Origin and Usage: The word alert originated from the Italian word allerta, which means "to the watchtower." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a state of vigilance. Today, alert is commonly used in emergency situations or to describe someone who is attentive and ready to act.

Synonyms: Watchful, vigilant, attentive, cautious, prepared

Related Words: Alarm, watch, guard, vigil, ready

Example Sentences:

• The weather service issued an alert for a severe thunderstorm in the area.
• The security guard was alert and caught the thief in the act.
• The company alerted its customers of a data breach.