5 letter words starting with AN

Angry 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈæŋɡri/
• UK: /ˈaŋɡri/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "angry" originated from the Old Norse word "angr" meaning "grief, sorrow, affliction". It has been used in English since the 14th century. Angry is a common emotion experienced by humans and is often caused by frustration, disappointment, or hurt. It is a natural response to perceived threats or injustices.

5. Synonyms

• Mad
• Irate
• Furious
• Infuriated
• Enraged

6. Related Words

• Agony
• Fight
• Hate
• Storm
• Tense

7. Example Sentences

• She was angry when she found out that her car had been stolen.
• He was angry with himself for not studying harder for the test.
• The customer was angry about the poor service she received at the restaurant.
• She became angry when she saw the mess her children had made in the living room.
• He was angry at the company for not providing him with the promised benefits.

Annul

Parts of Speech: verb

Definitions:

1. to declare invalid or nullify
2. to make legally void

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈnʌl/
• UK: /əˈnʌl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "annul" comes from the Latin word "annullare," which means "to make nothing." It was first used in the English language in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the act of declaring something invalid or void, such as a contract or marriage.

Synonyms:

• cancel
• invalidate
• void
• revoke
• rescind

Related Words:

• anima
• anvil
• annual
• annum
• anole

Example Sentences:

1. The judge decided to annul the contract due to a breach of terms.
2. She filed for divorce and requested to annul the marriage.
3. The company had to annul the merger due to regulatory issues.

Ankle Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The joint connecting the foot and the leg, consisting of the tibia, fibula, and talus.
2. The slender part of the leg above the foot.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæŋkəl/
• UK: /ˈaŋkl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ankle" comes from the Old English word "ancleow" which means "ankle" or "instep". It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the joint connecting the foot and the leg. The word is commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts, as well as in everyday conversation.

Synonyms:

• Joint
• Instep
• Foot joint

Related Words:

• Heels
• Knees
• Elbow
• Wrist
• Thumb

Example Sentences:

1. She twisted her ankle while playing soccer.
2. He has a tattoo of a snake wrapped around his ankle.
3. The doctor examined her ankle and determined that it was sprained.

Here are the results for "anima": 1. Parts of Speech: noun 2. Definitions: - (in Jungian psychology) the feminine part of a mans personality or the masculine part of a womans personality, considered to be the true self - (in Roman Catholicism) the inner self of an individual, believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath 3. Pronunciations: - US: /ˈænɪmə/ - UK: /ˈanɪmə/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "anima" comes from Latin, meaning "soul" or "breath of life". In Jungian psychology, anima is a concept that refers to the unconscious feminine side of a mans personality or the unconscious masculine side of a womans personality. In Roman Catholicism, anima is considered to be the inner self of an individual, believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath. 5. Synonyms: psyche, soul, spirit, self 6. Related Words: - psyche - animi - animo - animus - animi 7. Example Sentences: - "According to Jungian psychology, the anima is the feminine aspect of a mans personality." - "In Catholicism, the anima is believed to be a spark of Gods life-giving breath within each individual." - "The anima and animus are important concepts in Jungian psychology."

Anglo

Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

• a white English-speaking person of non-Hispanic descent (noun)
• relating to the English-speaking people, especially those of non-Hispanic descent (adjective)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈæŋ.ɡloʊ/
• UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The term "Anglo" comes from the Latin word "Anglus" meaning "English". It is commonly used to describe white English-speaking people of non-Hispanic descent, particularly in the United States. The term is also used to describe things related to the English-speaking world, such as Anglo-Saxon literature or Anglo-American relations.

Synonyms:

• Caucasian
• White
• English-speaking

Related Words:

• Angel
• Galon
• Golan
• Logan
• Longa

Example Sentences:

• She is an Anglo woman from New York.
• The Anglo community in the city is growing rapidly.
• Anglo-Saxon literature is an important part of English literary history.