5 letter words starting with BRA

Definition of Braid

Parts of Speech: verb, noun

Definition: To interweave three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to create a rope-like structure, or a rope-like structure created by interweaving three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material.

Pronunciations: US: /breɪd/, UK: /breɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "braid" comes from the Old English word "bregdan," meaning "to weave" or "to braid." Braiding has been used for centuries to create decorative and functional items such as baskets, rugs, and clothing. It is also a popular hairstyle for women and girls.

Synonyms: plait, weave, twist, intertwine

Related Words: plait, twine, weave, twist, knot

Example Sentences:

1. She braided her hair into a neat French braid.
2. The basket was made from braided straw.
3. He braided the ropes together to create a stronger cord.

Heres the information you requested: Brash Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
Pronunciation (US): /bræʃ/
Pronunciation (UK): /brɑːʃ/
Origin and Usage: The word "brash" originated in the mid-19th century and is of unknown origin. It is used to describe someone who is self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way. It can also be used to describe something that is hasty or unthinking.
Synonyms: Bold, brazen, cheeky, cocky, impudent, insolent, audacious.
Related Words: Crash, trash.
Example Sentences:
- He was brash and arrogant, and nobody wanted to work with him. - The companys brash decision to expand overseas without proper research led to disaster. - She spoke with a brash confidence that made everyone uncomfortable.

Brain

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The organ inside the skull that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity.

Pronunciation (US): /breɪn/

Pronunciation (UK): /breɪn/

Origin and Usage: The word "brain" comes from the Old English word "brægen," meaning "brain." It has been used in English since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Mind, intellect, intelligence, cerebrum.

Related Words: Nerve, heart, organ, sense, skull.

Example Sentences:

• She suffered a brain injury in the accident.
• He used his brain to solve the puzzle.
• The brain is the most complex organ in the human body.

Here is the information you requested in an easy-to-understand dictionary style: Bract

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A modified leaf that grows at the base of a flower or inflorescence. Bracts are often brightly colored and serve to attract pollinators.

Pronunciations: US: /brækt/; UK: /brakt/

Origin and Usage: The word "bract" comes from the Latin word "bractea," meaning a thin metal plate. The word was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe the modified leaves that grow at the base of a flower or inflorescence.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Brace, Bracte, Craft, Crata, React

Example Sentences:

• The bright red bracts of the poinsettia plant are often mistaken for flowers.
• The bracts of the pineapple plant are used to make a traditional medicinal tea.
• The bracts of the dogwood tree are an important source of food for many species of birds.