5 letter words starting with BLE

blebs

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: Small fluid-filled sacs that form on the surface of cells or tissues

Pronunciations: US: /blɛbz/, UK: /blɛbz/

Origin and Usage: The word "blebs" originated from the Old English word "blebb," meaning a blister or pimple. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe small fluid-filled sacs that form on the surface of cells or tissues, often as a result of injury or disease.

Synonyms: Blisters, vesicles, bullae

Related Words: Blase, bales, sable, cables, table

Example Sentences:

• He suffered from blebs on his skin due to an allergic reaction.
• The doctor identified the blebs on the patients lung as a symptom of emphysema.
• Research has shown that certain proteins can cause blebs to form on the surface of cells.

bleed Parts of Speech

verb

Definitions

1. to lose blood from the body due to injury or illness.
2. to draw blood from a person or animal for medical purposes.
3. to release liquid or gas from a container or system.
4. to suffer emotionally or financially.
5. to cause someone to suffer emotionally or financially.

Pronunciations

• US: /bliːd/
• UK: /bliːd/

Origin and Usage

The word "bleed" comes from the Old English word "blēdan" which means "to emit blood." It has been used in English since the 12th century. Originally, it was used only to refer to the act of losing blood due to injury or illness. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to refer to the release of any liquid or gas from a container or system. It is also used metaphorically to refer to emotional or financial suffering.

Synonyms

• hemorrhage
• flow
• drain
• leak
• weep

Related Words

• blaze
• breed
• blend
• blade
• blind

Example Sentences

1. She cut her hand and began to bleed profusely.
2. The nurse had to bleed the patient to get a blood sample.
3. The plumber had to bleed the air out of the heating system.
4. She bled financially after investing in a failed business.
5. The companys new policy will bleed its employees of their benefits.

bleat

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

1. (v.) To make the sound of a sheep or goat.
2. (v.) To speak in a weak or complaining way.
3. (n.) The sound made by a sheep or goat.

Pronunciations:

• US: bleet
• UK: bleet

Origin and Usage:

The word "bleat" originated from the Old English word "blætan" which means "to bleat". It has been used since the 14th century to describe the sound that sheep and goats make. The figurative meaning of "bleat" as "to speak in a weak or complaining way" has been used since the 16th century.

Synonyms:

• complain
• whine
• moan
• grumble
• protest

Related Words:

• bleak
• blear
• blent
• bluet
• blunt

Example Sentences:

• Sheep and goats bleat in the pasture.
• The child bleated about being hungry.
• The bleat of the sheep could be heard from the barn.

Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Unpleasantly cold and damp.
2. Uninviting, dreary, and dismal.
3. Lacking vegetation or any other indication of life; barren.

Pronunciations

• US: /blik/
• UK: /bliːk/

Origin and Usage

The word "bleak" originated from the Old Norse word "bleikr" which means pale or white. It has been used in the English language since the 16th century to describe a cold and harsh environment. It is often used to describe a depressing or hopeless situation or outlook.

Synonyms

• Gloomy
• Desolate
• Barren
• Drab
• Grim

Related Words

• Chill
• Storm
• Harsh
• Crude
• Blunt

Example Sentences

1. The bleak winter landscape was devoid of color.
2. She had a bleak outlook on life after losing her job.
3. The abandoned factory was a bleak reminder of the towns economic decline.