5 letter words starting with DO

Dictionary Entry: Doggy 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions

Noun: A small or young dog, especially one that is cute or playful.
Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of a dog, especially in a cute or playful way.

3. Pronunciations

US: /ˈdɑːɡi/
UK: /ˈdɒɡi/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "doggy" is derived from the noun "dog," which has been used in English since the 14th century. The adjective form "doggy" has been used since the 16th century to describe things that are related to or characteristic of dogs. In modern usage, "doggy" is commonly used as a term of endearment for small or young dogs, especially those that are cute or playful. It can also be used as an adjective to describe things that are related to or characteristic of dogs in a cute or playful way.

5. Synonyms

Noun: Puppy, Pup, Canine
Adjective: Canine, Doglike, Puppyish

6. Related Words

Canid, Pooch, Hound, Fido, Rover

7. Example Sentences

• Noun: The little girl played with her doggy in the park.
• Adjective: The doggy toy was a hit with the children at the party.

Downs

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A grassy hill, typically one used for grazing animals.
• Noun: A period of economic decline or negative growth.
• Verb: Knock (someone) to the ground with a punch.
• Verb: Drink or swallow (something) quickly.

Pronunciations:

• US: /daʊnz/
• UK: /daʊnz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "downs" comes from the Old English word "dūn" meaning "hill". It is commonly used in the UK to refer to grassy hills used for grazing animals. The verb "downs" is a slang term used in the US to mean "knock someone to the ground with a punch".

Synonyms:

• Noun: Hill, knoll, mound, rise.
• Verb: Knock down, floor, deck, punch.

Related Words:

• Crown
• Brown
• Gowns
• Towns
• Clown

Example Sentences:

• The sheep were grazing on the downs.
• The company is experiencing downs in revenue due to the pandemic.
• He downs his drink in one gulp.
• The boxer downs his opponent with a powerful punch.

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A female given name
• A genus of fishes

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdɔrɪs/
• UK: /ˈdɒrɪs/

Origin and Usage

The name Doris comes from Greek mythology and was the name of a sea nymph. It became a popular name in the early 20th century and has since declined in popularity. The genus of fish called Doris is a type of sea slug found in tropical waters.

Synonyms

No synonyms found for this word.

Related Words

• Doers
• Sored
• Rides
• Sider
• Sired

Example Sentences

• Doris is a lovely name for a baby girl.
• The Doris fish is known for its bright colors and unique shape.

Donor 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

1. A person or organization that gives or donates something, especially money, to a cause or charity.

2. A person who provides blood, tissue, or organs for transplantation.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdoʊnər/

UK: /ˈdəʊnə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "donor" comes from the Latin word "donare" which means "to give as a gift". The word has been in use since the 15th century. It is commonly used to refer to a person or organization that gives or donates something, especially money, to a cause or charity. In the medical field, it is used to refer to a person who provides blood, tissue, or organs for transplantation.

5. Synonyms:

Contributor, giver, benefactor, patron, supporter, philanthropist.

6. Related Words:

Money, blood, organ, gift, trust.

7. Example Sentences:

1. The anonymous donor gave $1 million to the charity.

2. The hospital is in urgent need of blood donors.

3. The donors liver was successfully transplanted into the recipient.

4. The museum was able to acquire the painting thanks to a generous donor.

5. The scholarship was made possible by the donation of a wealthy donor.

Parts of Speech:

Dozes is a verb.

Definitions:

1. (intransitive) to sleep lightly or intermittently

2. (transitive) to cause someone or something to sleep lightly or intermittently

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈdoʊzɪz/

UK: /ˈdəʊzɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "dozes" originated from the Middle English word "dosen" which means "to become drowsy". It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Dozes" is commonly used to describe a light or intermittent sleep.

Synonyms:

nap, snooze, drowse, slumber, rest, relax, repose, catnap, siesta

Related Words:

drows, dozed, dozen, dozer, dozes

Example Sentences:

1. He dozes off during the movie.
2. The sound of the rain dozes her to sleep.
3. The baby dozes in his crib.
4. She dozes for a few minutes on the train.