5 letter words starting with D

Parts of Speech

Dales is a noun.

Definitions

Dales refer to a valley, especially a broad one. It can also mean a group of small hills, usually covered with grass or heather.

Pronunciations

US: /deɪlz/

UK: /deɪlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "dales" originated from the Old English word "dæl" which means "valley". It has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in English literature to describe the scenic beauty of valleys and hills.

Synonyms

Valleys, ravines, gorges, canyons, hollows, basins.

Related Words

Glade, gorge, glens, hills, crags.

Example Sentences

• The dales of Yorkshire are famous for their stunning landscapes.
• The hikers walked through the dales and hills to reach the summit.
• The dales of Scotland are known for their rugged beauty.
• The dales are home to many species of birds and animals.
• The small village was nestled in the dales, surrounded by hills and valleys.

Duvet 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: A soft quilt filled with down, feathers, or a synthetic fiber, used instead of an upper sheet and blankets. 3. Pronunciations: US: /duːˈveɪ/ UK: /ˈdjuːveɪ/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "duvet" comes from the French word "duvet" which means "down". It was first used in English in the mid-18th century to describe a type of bedding filled with feathers or down. Today, duvets are commonly used in place of traditional blankets and sheets in many parts of the world. 5. Synonyms: Comforter, quilt, doona, eiderdown, bedspread. 6. Related Words: Blank, sheet, quilt, pillow, throw. 7. Example Sentences:

• She snuggled under her duvet and fell asleep quickly.
• The hotel room came with a king-size duvet and four fluffy pillows.
• He decided to invest in a high-quality duvet to keep him warm during the cold winter nights.

Definition of Dumps

• Parts of speech: Noun, Verb
• Definition: (n.) a state of depression or unhappiness; (v.) to deposit or dispose of something in a careless or hurried manner
• Pronunciations: (US) /dʌmps/, (UK) /dʌmps/
• Origin and Usage: The noun "dumps" is thought to have originated in the 16th century from the Middle Dutch word "domp," meaning "haze" or "mist." The verb "dumps" is derived from the noun and dates back to the 17th century. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe a state of sadness or depression. The verb form is often used to describe the act of discarding something carelessly or in a hurry.
• Synonyms: (n.) blues, gloom, melancholy, sadness; (v.) discard, dispose, jettison
• Related Words: dump, dumpy, duple
• Example Sentences:
  • After her breakup, she was in the dumps for weeks. (n.)
  • He dumps all his dirty clothes on the floor. (v.)

Definition of Duels

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definition: A duel is a formal fight between two people, usually with guns or swords, to settle a quarrel or challenge.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈdu(ə)lz/, UK: /ˈdjuːəlz/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "duel" comes from the Latin word "duellum" meaning "war." Duels were once a common way for people to settle disputes or defend their honor. Today, duels are illegal in most countries and are considered a barbaric and outdated practice.

5. Synonyms: Fight, Combat, Battle, Encounter, Skirmish

6. Related Words: Fight, Sword, Honor, Death, Trial

7. Example Sentences:

• He challenged his rival to a duel to defend his honor.
• The two men agreed to settle their dispute with a duel.
• Dueling was once a common practice among the aristocracy.
• He was killed in a duel over a gambling debt.
• The two knights prepared for their duel with swords.

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noun

Definitions

unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second system equal to the force required to impart an acceleration of one centimeter per second per second to a mass of one gram

Pronunciations

US: /daɪnz/

UK: /daɪnz/

Origin and Usage

The word "dynes" originated from the Greek word "dynamis," meaning power or force. It is commonly used in physics to measure force in the centimeter-gram-second system. The term was first introduced by Isaac Newton in his second law of motion.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

dykes, dyers, dynel, dynes

Example Sentences

1. The force exerted on the object was measured in dynes.
2. Newtons second law of motion states that force is equal to mass times acceleration, measured in dynes.
3. The force of gravity on Earth is approximately 980 dynes.