5 letter words starting with AME

Ameba

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A single-celled organism that moves by changing its shape and engulfing food. Also spelled "amoeba."

Pronunciations: US: /əˈmibə/, UK: /əˈmiːbə/

Origin and Usage: The word "ameba" comes from the Greek word "amoibe," meaning "change." The term was first coined in the 19th century by German biologist Ernst Haeckel. Amebas are found in almost every environment on Earth, including soil, water, and even in the bodies of animals. They are important for nutrient cycling and are often used as model organisms in scientific research.

Synonyms: Amoeba, ameboid, protozoan

Related Words: Alamo, amass, amaze, amber, amble

Example Sentences:

1. The pond water was teeming with amebas.
2. The scientist used amebas in her research on cell division.
3. After studying amebas in biology class, the students were fascinated by their ability to change shape.

ameer

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A title of nobility or high office in certain Muslim countries.

Pronunciation (US): /əˈmɪr/

Pronunciation (UK): /əˈmɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage: The word "ameer" comes from the Arabic word "amīr" meaning "commander" or "leader." It is commonly used as a title of nobility or high office in certain Muslim countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar.

Synonyms: Emir, Amir

Related Words: Emirs, Ameba

Example Sentences:

• He was appointed as an ameer of the tribe.
• The ameer was responsible for overseeing the construction of the mosque.
• The ameers palace was a magnificent structure with beautiful gardens.

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Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to make minor changes or corrections to a document, agreement, or law in order to improve it or make it more accurate

Pronunciations: US: /əˈmɛnd/; UK: /əˈmɛnd/

Origin and Usage: The word "amend" comes from the Latin word "emendare", which means "to free from faults, correct". It was first used in the 14th century. "Amend" is commonly used in legal and political contexts, such as when making changes to a bill or treaty.

Synonyms: revise, edit, correct, modify, improve, update, alter

Related Words: amend, named, denim, menad, admen

Example Sentences:

• The company amended the contract to include a confidentiality clause.
• The senator proposed an amendment to the bill that would increase funding for education.
• He amended his speech after receiving feedback from his colleagues.

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1. Parts of Speech: noun

2. Definitions:

• a declaration of agreement or assent, as to a statement
• an utterance of the word "amen" as an expression of affirmation or assent

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈeɪmənz/
• UK: /ˈeɪmənz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "amens" is the plural form of "amen", which comes from the Hebrew word "āmēn" meaning "so be it". It is commonly used in religious contexts as a response to a prayer or other statement made by a leader or speaker. It can also be used more generally as an expression of agreement or affirmation.

5. Synonyms:

• agreement
• assent
• concurrence
• confirmation
• ratification

6. Related Words:

• amend
• anima
• anime
• anise
• antis

7. Example Sentences:

• After the minister finished his prayer, the congregation responded with a chorus of "amens".
• The speaker paused and waited for the "amens" to die down before continuing.