5 letter words starting with EN

Enema

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A medical procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum to evacuate the bowels or introduce drugs or nutrients.

Pronunciation (US): i-nee-muh

Pronunciation (UK): e-nee-muh

Origin and Usage: The word "enema" comes from the Greek word "enienai," which means "to send in." The first recorded use of the word in English dates back to the 1670s. Enemas have been used for centuries as a medical treatment for constipation and other bowel-related conditions. They are also used to administer certain medications and nutrients.

Synonyms: Rectal injection, bowel washout, colon cleanse

Related Words: Anima, Anime, Amine, Enate, Enact

Example Sentences:

• He had to undergo an enema to relieve his constipation.
• The nurse administered the enema to the patient.
• Enemas are commonly used in alternative medicine as a form of detoxification.

Enorm

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definitions: Extremely large; huge; vast

3. Pronunciations: US: /ɪˈnɔrm/; UK: /ɪˈnɔːm/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "enorm" originated from the Latin word "enormis" which means "irregular, extraordinary". It was first used in the English language in the 15th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is unusually large or immense. It is often used in a hyperbolic or exaggerated sense to emphasize the size or magnitude of something.

5. Synonyms: Huge, massive, immense, colossal, gigantic, mammoth, vast, monumental, prodigious, tremendous

6. Related Words: Enols, enorms, enrol, envoi, envy

7. Example Sentences:

• The enorm size of the mountain range was breathtaking.
• The enormity of the task ahead seemed overwhelming.
• She was shocked by the enorm of the elephant standing before her.
• The enorm of the crowd gathered for the concert was staggering.
• They were faced with the enorm of rebuilding their home after the hurricane.

Enemy 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, adjective

2. Definitions:

• a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something (e.g. "he made a lot of enemies in his job")
• something harmful or deadly (e.g. "the disease was the enemy of happiness")
• belonging to a hostile nation or army (e.g. "enemy forces")

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛnəmi/
• UK: /ˈɛnəmi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "enemy" comes from the Old French word "enemi", which means "hostile". It has been used in English since the 1300s. The word is commonly used to describe a person or group that is opposed or hostile to another person or group. It is also used to describe something that is harmful or deadly.

5. Synonyms:

• foe
• opponent
• adversary
• antagonist
• rival

6. Related Words:

• angry
• hater
• hostile
• spite
• warth

7. Example Sentences:

• "The two countries have been enemies for decades."
• "He made an enemy of his boss by speaking out against him."
• "The disease was the enemy of happiness and well-being."
• "The enemy forces were advancing on the capital."

Ended 1. Parts of Speech

Ended is a verb.

2. Definitions

Ended means to bring something to a conclusion or to come to a conclusion oneself.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈɛndɪd/

UK: /ˈɛndɪd/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "ended" comes from the Old English word "endian," which means "to bring to an end."

"Ended" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the conclusion of an event or activity. It can also be used to indicate the conclusion of a period of time or the end of a relationship or situation.

5. Synonyms

concluded, finished, terminated, completed, wrapped up, finalized, ceased, closed, culminated, expired

6. Related Words

endow, endue, ender, endow, ender

7. Example Sentences

• They ended the game with a score of 3-2.
• The party ended at midnight.
• The war ended in 1945.
• The relationship ended badly.