5 letter words starting with ENE

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.

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."