5 letter words starting with DIT

Dictionary Entry: Ditch 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

Noun: a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field.
Verb: to dig a ditch or ditches in (a piece of ground).

3. Pronunciations:

US: /dɪtʃ/
UK: /dɪtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ditch" originated in the Middle English period, from the Old English word "dic", meaning a trench or ditch. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The noun form of the word is commonly used to refer to a narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field. The verb form of the word is commonly used to refer to the act of digging a ditch or ditches in a piece of ground.

5. Synonyms:

Noun: trench, channel, gutter, drain, furrow, conduit
Verb: dig, excavate, burrow, trench, channel

6. Related Words:

Drain, river, creek, canal, moat

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The farmer dug a ditch along the edge of the field to drain excess water.
The car swerved off the road and landed in a ditch.
Verb: The construction crew will need to ditch the area before they can begin building.
He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.

Dictionary Entry: Ditsy 1. Parts of Speech

Adjective

2. Definitions

• Scatterbrained or frivolous.
• Superficially silly or flighty.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈdɪtsi/
• UK: /ˈdɪtsi/

4. Origin and Usage

The origin of "ditsy" is uncertain, but it is believed to be a variation of "ditzy," which was first recorded in the 1940s. The word is commonly used to describe someone who is scatterbrained, frivolous, or superficially silly. It is a colloquial term that is often used in informal settings.

5. Synonyms

• Flighty
• Frivolous
• Scatterbrained
• Silly
• Superficial

6. Related Words

• Daisy
• Dizzy
• Misty
• Patsy
• Sassy

7. Example Sentences

• Shes so ditsy, she can even remember her own phone number.
• He thought her ditsy behavior was cute, but it quickly became annoying.
• The ditsy girl at the party kept spilling her drink on everyone.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adverb

Definitions:

Noun: a duplicate; the same thing again.
Adverb: used to indicate that the same thing stated before applies again.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdɪtoʊ/
UK: /ˈdɪtəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ditto" comes from the Italian word "detto," meaning "said" or "stated." It was first used in English in the late 16th century to indicate that the same thing said before should be repeated. Today, it is commonly used in written or printed documents to indicate that the same item, word, or phrase should be repeated. It is also used colloquially to mean "the same" or "me too."

Synonyms:

duplicate, copy, replica, facsimile, carbon copy, clone, reproduction, repeat, same

Related Words:

match, equal, twin, alike, copy

Example Sentences:

Noun:
He ordered a pizza with mushrooms, olives, and peppers, and I said, "Ditto for me."
She wrote "ditto" under the first item on the list to indicate that it should be repeated for the next item.

Adverb:
After hearing the news, she said, "Ditto, I can believe it either."
The teacher said, "Today we will review the same material as yesterday. Ditto for tomorrow."

Definition of Ditty

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A short, simple song or poem that is easy to remember and often humorous.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdɪti/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdɪti/

Origin and Usage: The word "ditty" originated from the Middle English word "ditie," which means a poem or song. It was first used in the 14th century and has been in use ever since. Ditties are often used in popular music and are typically short and catchy.

Synonyms: Song, tune, jingle, melody, ballad.

Related Words: Lyric, melody, music, rhyme, tempo.

Example Sentences:

• She hummed a little ditty while she worked.
• The children sang a silly ditty on the playground.
• The commercial used a catchy ditty to promote the product.
• He wrote a ditty for his girlfriends birthday.
• The band played a ditty that got everyone dancing.

Ditzy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Ditzy refers to someone who is silly, scatterbrained, and not very intelligent.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdɪtsi/, UK: /ˈdɪtsi/

Origin and Usage: The word ditzy is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is an informal term that is often used to describe a woman who is seen as being foolish or not very intelligent. The word has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the entertainment industry.

Synonyms: Airheaded, scatterbrained, silly, dippy, dizzy

Related Words: Dizzy, doozy, doozy, doozy, doozy

Example Sentences:

• Shes a bit ditzy, but she means well.
• The character in the movie was portrayed as being ditzy and naive.
• He always goes for the ditzy blonde types.