5 letter words starting with EL

Elbow

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɛl.boʊ/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɛl.bəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "elbow" comes from the Old English word "elboga," which means "elbow." The word has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Joint, hinge, pivot, articulation.

Related Words: Wrist, ankle, knee, hip.

Example Sentences:

• He accidentally hit his elbow on the door.
• She leaned her elbow on the table.
• The basketball player injured his elbow during the game.

Parts of Speech:

Elope is a verb.

Definitions:

To elope means to run away secretly with a romantic partner, especially in order to get married without the knowledge or approval of ones family or society.

Pronunciations:

US: /iˈloʊp/

UK: /ɪˈləʊp/

Origin and Usage:

The word elope originated from the Middle Dutch word "lop" which means "run away". It was first used in English in the early 17th century. Elopement used to have a negative connotation, implying that the couple was running away for selfish reasons. However, in modern times, it is more commonly used to describe a romantic gesture.

Synonyms:

Run away, abscond, escape, flee, bolt, depart, decamp, sneak away, slip away, take flight.

Related Words:

Abide, arise, begin, carry, dance, dream, drive, enter, focus, gather, glide, grasp, greet, happy, heart, image, laugh, learn, light, magic, marry, mercy, music, party, peace, power, reach, shake, smile, start, story, sweet, teach, thank, trust, unity, value, visit, voice, watch, yield.

Example Sentences:

• They decided to elope to Las Vegas and get married without telling anyone.
• After years of disapproval from their families, they finally eloped to Hawaii.
• She always dreamed of eloping with her high school sweetheart.
• They eloped to avoid the stress and expense of a big wedding.
• Many couples choose to elope to keep their wedding intimate and personal.

Elite

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition:

• As a noun, elite refers to a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
• As an adjective, elite describes something or someone that is considered to be superior or of high quality.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɪˈlit/
• UK: /eɪˈliːt/

Origin and Usage:

The word elite comes from the French word élite, which means "selection" or "chosen ones." It was first used in English in the mid-18th century. The term is often used to describe a group of people who are considered to be the best or most powerful in a particular field or society. It can be used both positively and negatively, depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• As a noun: upper class, aristocracy, nobility, cream, crème de la crème, top tier
• As an adjective: superior, excellent, top-notch, high-quality, first-rate, premium

Related Words:

• Elbow
• Eager
• Event
• Emote
• Eerie

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: The elite of the countrys political and social circles gathered for the event.
• As an adjective: The restaurant is known for its elite customer service and high-quality food.

Here is the requested information on the word "elide": Elide

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To omit or suppress a vowel or syllable in pronunciation or in writing. To merge or blend together.

Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈlaɪd/; UK: /ɪˈlʌɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "elide" comes from the Latin word "elidere," which means "to strike out." The word was first used in English in the 1570s to describe the omission of a vowel or syllable in a word. Today, it is commonly used in linguistics to refer to the merging or blending of sounds or words in speech or writing.

Synonyms: omit, suppress, delete, erase, efface

Related Words: glide, slide, braid, plaid, spaid

Example Sentences:

• She often elides the "t" sound in words like "kitten" and "button."
• He elided the second syllable in "library" to make it easier to say.
• The author elided several paragraphs from the final draft of the book.
• The two words "do not" can be elided to form the contraction "don ."
• The singer elided several notes together to create a smooth transition between phrases.

Elfin Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Definitions:

• Having a delicate, graceful, or magical beauty; charmingly or intriguingly mischievous.
• Relating to or resembling an elf or elves, especially in being small and mischievous.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛlfɪn/
• UK: /ˈɛlfɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "elfin" is derived from the Middle English word "elf," which means "a supernatural being in Germanic mythology and folklore." The word "elfin" was first used in the 1590s to describe something that is charmingly mischievous, and later in the 1800s to describe something that is small and delicate.

Synonyms:

• Charming
• Enchanting
• Mischievous
• Magical
• Graceful

Related Words:

• Elbow
• Elide
• Eller
• Eloin
• Elute

Example Sentences:

• The elfin creature danced gracefully through the forest.
• Her elfin charm was irresistible to him.
• The garden had an elfin quality, as if a mischievous sprite had been at work there.