5 letter words starting with DA

Heres the requested information on "daiko": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A large Japanese drum.
2. A type of taiko drum used in Japanese music.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdaɪkoʊ/
• UK: /ˈdaɪkəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "daiko" is of Japanese origin and is used to refer to a type of drum used in Japanese music. It is often played in festivals and other cultural events in Japan, and has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• taiko
• kodai
• shako
• makoi
• hakoi

Example Sentences:

1. The daiko drum is an important part of Japanese cultural events.
2. The drummer played the daiko with great energy and skill.

dated

Parts of Speech: adjective, verb

Definitions:

• Adjective: no longer fashionable; out of date.
• Verb: provide with a date; mark with a date.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdeɪtɪd/
• UK: /ˈdeɪtɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The adjective "dated" originated from the verb "date" which means to assign a date to something. The earliest known use of the word "dated" as an adjective was in the 17th century. It is commonly used to describe something that is no longer fashionable or out of date. The verb "dated" is used to mark something with a date or to provide something with a date.

Synonyms:

• outdated
• old-fashioned
• obsolete
• antiquated
• archaic

Related Words:

• date
• dead
• dealt
• death
• debar

Example Sentences:

• The clothes she was wearing were dated and unfashionable.
• He dated the letter July 12, 2023, and signed it with his name.

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "dares": Dares Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: plural form of dare, a challenge to do something risky or difficult
• Verb: third person singular present tense of dare, to have the courage to do something

Pronunciations:

• US: /dɛrz/
• UK: /deəz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dares" originated from the Old English word "durran" which means "to dare". It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. As a noun, "dares" is used to describe a challenge to do something risky or difficult. As a verb, it is used to describe having the courage to do something.

Synonyms:

• challenge, provoke, defy, taunt

Related Words:

• daube
• dears
• drabs
• reads
• sader

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: "The group of friends decided to give each other dares to complete during their trip."
• As a verb: "He dares to speak his mind, no matter the consequences."

Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

Definitions:

• (noun) a man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance
• (adjective) excellent; first-rate

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdændi/
• UK: /ˈdandi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dandy" originated in the late 18th century from the Scottish word "dandie," meaning "a little fellow." It was used to describe a man who was very particular about his clothes and appearance, often to the point of being considered vain. In the 19th century, "dandy" became a popular term for a fashionable and well-dressed man. Today, the word is still used to describe a man who is concerned with his appearance, but can also be used more broadly to describe something that is excellent or first-rate.

Synonyms:

• fop
• dude
• cockscomb
• macaroni
• beau

Related Words:

• hands
• randy
• sandy
• bandy
• candy

Example Sentences:

• The man was a dandy, always dressed in the finest clothes and most stylish accessories.
• She did a dandy job on the project, earning high praise from her boss.

Daman 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A dike or embankment built to protect land from flooding (source: Lexico)
• A small Indian gazelle with curved horns (source: Collins Dictionary)

3. Pronunciations

• US: /dəˈmæn/
• UK: /ˈdæmən/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "daman" has different origins and meanings depending on the context. As a noun, it can refer to a dike or embankment built to protect land from flooding. This usage of "daman" is derived from the Hindi word "damaan" meaning "skirt" or "hem." As a noun, it can also refer to a small Indian gazelle with curved horns. This usage of "daman" is derived from the Sanskrit word "damana" meaning "taming" or "subduing." The word "daman" is not commonly used in everyday English language.

5. Synonyms

• Dike
• Embankment
• Levee
• Berm

6. Related Words

• Damar
• Dames
• Damps
• Dance
• Dandy

7. Example Sentences

• The daman along the river prevented the flooding of the nearby farmland.
• The daman is a small and graceful gazelle found in India.