5 letter words starting with DI

Diets 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

Diets refer to the food and drink that a person or animal consumes on a regular basis. It can also refer to a specific plan or regimen of eating and drinking that is designed to achieve a particular health or weight goal.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK):

US: /ˈdaɪəts/

UK: /ˈdʌɪəts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "diets" comes from the Greek word "diaita," which means "a way of life." The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a way of living or a manner of conducting oneself. In the 16th century, the word began to be used specifically to refer to a persons food and drink habits. Today, the word is commonly used to refer to a specific plan or regimen of eating and drinking that is designed to achieve a particular health or weight goal.

5. Synonyms:

• Food and drink habits
• Eating and drinking habits
• Dietary habits
• Regimen
• Plan

6. Related Words:

• Dites
• Edits
• Sited
• Stied
• Tides

7. Example Sentences:

• She follows a strict diet of fruits and vegetables.
• Hes been on a low-carb diet for the past month.
• They put their cat on a special diet to help with its weight problem.
• The doctor recommended a heart-healthy diet for his patient.
• She decided to start a new diet to lose some weight before her wedding.

Definition of "dived" 1. Parts of Speech:

verb (past tense of "dive")

2. Definition:

"Dived" is the past tense of the verb "dive." It means to jump into water or other liquid headfirst, or to plunge into something.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /daɪvd/

UK: /dɪvd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "dive" comes from the Old English word "dyfan," which means "to dip." The past tense form "dived" has been in use since the 14th century and is the most common form used in both American and British English. The alternative past tense form "dove" is also used in American English, but it is less common.

5. Synonyms:

Plunge, jump, submerge, duck, dip

6. Related Words:

Drive, jived, lived, rived, wived

7. Example Sentences:

• She dived into the pool and swam to the other end.
• The bird dived down to catch a fish in the water.
• He dived into his work and forgot about everything else.

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

• To eat dinner.
• To have supper.

Pronunciations:

• US: /daɪnz/
• UK: /daɪnz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dines" is a verb that originated from the Middle English word "dinen" which means "to have dinner". It is commonly used to describe the act of eating dinner or having supper.

Synonyms:

• Feasts
• Dines out
• Eats out
• Dines in
• Eats in

Related Words:

• Dined
• Diner
• Dines
• Dinge
• Dingo

Example Sentences:

• She dines with her family every night.
• He usually dines alone at home.
• They decided to dine out for their anniversary.

Digit

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A numerical symbol, especially a single symbol representing a whole number.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdɪdʒɪt/; UK: /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

Origin and usage: The word "digit" comes from the Latin word "digitus," which means finger or toe. It was first used in the 15th century to refer to a finger or toe, and in the 18th century, it was used to refer to a numerical symbol. The word "digit" is commonly used in mathematics, computer science, and technology.

Synonyms: Number, numeral, figure, character, symbol.

Related 5 letter words: Count, maths, logic, value, scale.

Example sentences:

• She typed in the wrong digit, and the bank transfer went to the wrong account.
• The lock on the safe required a six-digit code to open.
• He counted each digit of the phone number carefully before dialing.

Parts of Speech:

Dizzy is an adjective that describes a feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or disorientation.

Definitions:

Dizzy means feeling unsteady or disoriented, often accompanied by a spinning sensation. It can also refer to causing a feeling of dizziness.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdɪzi/
• UK: /ˈdɪzi/

Origin and Usage:

The word dizzy comes from the Middle English word disi, which means foolish or stupid. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a feeling of disorientation or unsteadiness. It is often used to describe the feeling of being lightheaded or dizzy from spinning around too quickly, or from standing up too quickly.

Synonyms:

• Unsteady
• Lightheaded
• Vertiginous
• Giddy
• Whirling

Related Words:

• Dazed
• Faint
• Light
• Woozy
• Spacy

Example Sentences:

• After spinning around in circles for a minute, she felt dizzy and had to sit down.
• The heat made him feel dizzy and disoriented.
• The roller coaster made her feel dizzy and exhilarated at the same time.