5 letter words starting with AU

Parts of Speech:

Noun, pronoun, adverb, adjective

Definitions:

• Anything at all (noun)
• The figure zero (noun)
• For nothing (adverb)
• In vain (adverb)
• Nonexistent (adjective)

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɔt/ or /ɑt/
• UK: /ɔːt/ or /ɒt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "aught" comes from Old English "āwiht," meaning "anything, something." It has been used in English since the 14th century. In modern usage, "aught" is most commonly used to mean "nothing" or "zero," as in "I have aught to do today." It can also be used to mean "anything at all," as in "She will do aught to help her friends."

Synonyms:

• Nothing
• Zero
• Anything
• Everything

Related Words:

• Naught
• Bought
• Faith
• Haunt
• Taunt

Example Sentences:

• He had aught to say about the matter.
• She had aught to do with the companys failure.
• The balance in his bank account was aught.
• The team scored aught in the first half.
• She searched every corner of the room, but found aught.

Aural

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɔːrəl/, UK: /ˈɔːrəl/

Origin and Usage: Aural comes from the Latin word auris, meaning "ear." It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to hearing or the ear. Aural is commonly used in the field of music to describe things that are related to hearing or listening, such as aural skills or aural training.

Synonyms: Auditory, Acoustic, Sonic, Hearing

Related Words: Audio, Earls, Lears, Rales, Reals

Example Sentences:

• She had an aural hallucination of music playing in her head.
• The aural experience of a live concert is different from listening to a recording.
• He has excellent aural skills and can easily identify different musical notes and chords.

Definition of Aunty

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definition: Aunty is a term used to refer to the sister of ones father or mother, or the wife of ones uncle.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈænti/, UK: /ˈɑːnti/

4. Origin and Usage: The word aunty originated from the word "aunt", which is an informal term used to refer to a woman who is a sibling of ones parent or a spouse of ones uncle. The term "aunty" is more commonly used in Indian English and other South Asian English-speaking countries as a respectful term to refer to an older woman, regardless of her relationship to the speaker. It is also used as a term of endearment for a close family friend or a woman who is like a mother figure.

5. Synonyms: Aunt, Auntie

6. Related Words: Tante, Antsy, Tenty, Yenta, Antae

7. Example Sentences:

• She went to visit her aunty in Mumbai last month.
• Aunty Lisa always gave the best hugs.
• She referred to her mothers sister as "aunty" out of respect.

Aulos

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a musical instrument of ancient Greece, typically played in pairs by a single performer, with a double reed resembling that of an oboe.
• any of various ancient Greek wind instruments, typically played in pairs.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɑləs/
• UK: /ˈɔːlɒs/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "aulos" comes from the ancient Greek word "aúlos", which means "tube" or "pipe". The aulos was a popular instrument in ancient Greece, often played at festivals and religious ceremonies. It was also used in theater productions to provide music and sound effects.

5. Synonyms:

• None found.

6. Related Words:

• aloud
• sault
• usual

7. Example Sentences:

• At the festival, the musician played the aulos with great skill and passion.
• The aulos was often used in ancient Greek theater to provide sound effects.

Aulic

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to a royal court or palace; belonging to the court or the sovereign.

Pronunciation (US): AW-lik

Pronunciation (UK): AW-lik

Origin and Usage: The word "aulic" comes from the Latin word "aulicus", meaning "belonging to a court". It was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe something related to the court or the sovereign. It is a rare word and is mostly used in formal or literary contexts.

Synonyms: Courtly, regal, royal, palatial, majestic.

Related Words: Alcid, Calix, Caulk, Clavi, Cilia.

Example Sentences:

• She was dressed in a magnificent aulic gown for the royal ball.
• The aulic ceremony was attended by the entire court.
• The aulic language used in the royal court was difficult to understand for outsiders.
• His aulic manners and speech showed his upbringing in the court.