5 letter words starting with AMA

Heres what I found: Amahs

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions: Amahs are female domestic servants, particularly in China and Southeast Asia. They are usually responsible for household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːmɑːz/; UK: /ˈaməz/

4. Origin and Usage: The term "amah" originated from the Chinese word "āyí" (阿姨), which means "aunt" or "older woman." In English, the term "amah" was first used in the 19th century to describe Chinese domestic servants. Today, the term is still used in some parts of Asia to refer to female domestic workers.

5. Synonyms: Maid, domestic servant, housekeeper, nanny, caregiver.

6. Related Words: Maids, naiad, hahas, aahed, ahead.

7. Example Sentences:

• She hired two amahs to help with the household chores.
• The amahs took care of the children while the parents were at work.
• Amahs are an important part of many households in Southeast Asia.

amain

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition: with full force, at full speed, or with great haste

Pronunciations: US: /əˈmeɪn/, UK: /əˈmeɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "amain" is derived from the Middle English word "amaine," which means "with great haste." It was first used in the 14th century and is still used today, although it is not as common as it once was. It is often used in poetry and literature to describe a rapid or forceful action.

Synonyms: quickly, rapidly, swiftly, speedily, hastily

Related Words: amass, amaze, amble, amend, among

Example Sentences:

• He ran amain to catch the train before it left the station.
• The ship sailed amain through the stormy seas.
• She worked amain to finish the project on time.

Heres your result: Word: Amass 1. Parts of Speech: Verb 2. Definitions:

• To gather or collect something, especially in large quantities.
• To accumulate wealth or resources.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈmæs/
• UK: /əˈmɑːs/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "amass" comes from the Old French word "amasser," which means "to accumulate." It was first used in English in the 15th century. The word is commonly used to describe the act of collecting or gathering something, especially in large quantities. It can also be used to describe the accumulation of wealth or resources. 5. Synonyms:

• Collect
• Gather
• Accumulate
• Hoard
• Stockpile

6. Related Words:

• Asset
• Clasp
• Crave
• Drain
• Flask

7. Example Sentences:

• He has been amassing a collection of rare books for years.
• The company has been amassing a large amount of cash reserves.
• She amasses a fortune from her successful business ventures.

Amate

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of paper made from the bark of fig trees in Mexico and Central America.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈæməteɪ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈaməteɪ/

Origin and Usage: The word "amate" comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs in Mexico. Amate paper has been produced in Mexico for over 2000 years and was used for writing and painting. Today, amate paper is still made in Mexico and Central America and is used for artwork, crafts, and bookbinding.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Ament, Tammy, Matey

Example Sentences:

• She used amate paper for her painting of the Mexican landscape.
• The book was bound in amate paper, giving it a unique texture.

Word: Amaze 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

• To cause someone to be extremely surprised or astonished
• To fill someone with wonder or perplexity

3. Pronunciations:

• US: əˈmeɪz
• UK: əˈmeɪz

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "amaze" originated from the Old English word "āmasian" which means "to confound or perplex". It has been in use since the 13th century and is commonly used in both written and spoken English. It is often used to describe a feeling of surprise or astonishment.

5. Synonyms:

• Astonish
• Surprise
• Awe
• Stun
• Startle

6. Related Words:

• Blaze
• Craze
• Dream
• Glaze
• Graze

7. Example Sentences:

• Her performance on stage amazed the audience.
• He was amazed to see how much she had grown since he last saw her.
• The intricate design of the building amazed the architect.
• The magicians tricks never ceased to amaze the crowd.