5 letter words starting with ALO

aloin

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a bitter, yellow crystalline compound found in aloe vera

Pronunciation (US): əˈloʊɪn

Pronunciation (UK): əˈləʊɪn

Origin and Usage: Aloin is derived from the word "aloe," which is a genus of succulent plants. It is a bitter, yellow crystalline compound found in the sap of aloe vera plants.

Synonyms: barbaloin, aloe-emodin, aloesin

Related Words: aalii, aioli, eloin, alibi, aloft

Example Sentences:

• She applied aloe vera gel to her sunburn to soothe the pain.
• The aloin in aloe vera can cause diarrhea if consumed in large amounts.
• Many people use aloe vera to treat skin conditions because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

aloin

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a bitter, yellow crystalline compound found in aloe vera

Pronunciation (US): əˈloʊɪn

Pronunciation (UK): əˈləʊɪn

Origin and Usage: Aloin is derived from the word "aloe," which is a genus of succulent plants. It is a bitter, yellow crystalline compound found in the sap of aloe vera plants.

Synonyms: barbaloin, aloe-emodin, aloesin

Related Words: aalii, aioli, eloin, alibi, aloft

Example Sentences:

• She applied aloe vera gel to her sunburn to soothe the pain.
• The aloin in aloe vera can cause diarrhea if consumed in large amounts.
• Many people use aloe vera to treat skin conditions because of its anti-inflammatory properties.

Aloft

Parts of Speech: Adverb, adjective

Definitions:

1. Adverb: Up in the air; high above the ground. (e.g. The bird flew aloft.)
2. Adjective: Elevated; at a height. (e.g. The aloft balcony provided a stunning view of the city.)

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈlɔft/
• UK: /əˈlɒft/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aloft" originated from the Middle English word "aloft(e)" which means "on high". It has been in use since the 14th century. It is commonly used in aviation and sailing to describe something that is high up in the air or at a height. It is also used in literature and poetry to describe a sense of elevation or height.

Synonyms:

• Adverb: Up high, overhead, in the sky, up above
• Adjective: Elevated, high, towering, lofty, raised

Related Words:

• Above
• Height
• Upper
• Heave
• Soars

Example Sentences:

• Adverb: The eagle soared aloft, searching for its prey.
• Adjective: The aloft tower offered a panoramic view of the city.