5 letter words starting with FA

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

Definitions:

1. (Noun) A fairy or a supernatural being, often depicted as small and delicate with wings.

2. (Adjective) Relating to or resembling a fairy or fairies.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈferi/

UK: /ˈfeəri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "faery" originated from Middle English "faierie," which means "enchantment" or "magic." It is often used in literature to describe a magical or mystical world, typically inhabited by fairies or other supernatural beings.

Synonyms:

fairy, elf, sprite, imp, pixie

Related Words:

fable, faith, false, fancy, farce

Example Sentences:

1. The young girl believed in faeries and often left out milk and honey for them to enjoy.

2. The garden was filled with faery lights that twinkled in the darkness.

3. The faery queen granted the young prince three wishes in exchange for his service.

4. The authors writing often featured faery creatures and enchanted forests.

5. The little girl wore a faery costume for Halloween and fluttered around the neighborhood with her wings.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
2. A book or treatise on the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈfɔnə/
UK: /ˈfɔːnə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fauna" comes from the Latin word "fauna" meaning "goddess of fertility and animals". It was first used in the English language in the late 18th century to refer to the animals of a particular region or habitat. Today, it is commonly used in scientific and academic contexts when discussing the animals of a particular area or time period.

Synonyms:

animal life, wildlife, zoology

Related Words:

flora, fauns, fawns, fanon, fanny

Example Sentences:

1. The fauna of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.
2. The textbook covers the fauna of the Arctic region.
3. The researchers are studying the impact of climate change on the local fauna.

Word: Fancy

Part of Speech: Verb, Noun, Adjective

Definition:

• Verb: To have a strong liking or desire for something; to imagine or visualize something in a fanciful way.
• Noun: A feeling of liking or attraction towards someone or something; a notion or idea that is fanciful or unrealistic.
• Adjective: Elaborate or decorative; not plain or ordinary.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfænsi/
• UK: /ˈfansi/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fancy" originated from the Middle English word "fantasyen" which means "to imagine". It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. As a verb, it is commonly used to express a liking or desire for something, as in "I fancy a cup of coffee". As a noun, it can refer to a fanciful or unrealistic idea or notion. As an adjective, it is used to describe something that is elaborate or decorative.

Synonyms:

• Verb: Like, desire, want, prefer, crave
• Noun: Preference, liking, attraction, inclination
• Adjective: Ornate, decorative, elaborate, fancy-pants

Related Words:

• Fence
• Funds
• Falls
• Frost
• Flair

Example Sentences:

• She fancies herself as a talented singer.
• He has a fancy for expensive cars.
• The idea of living on a tropical island is just a fancy of hers.
• The restaurant had a fancy menu with lots of exotic dishes.

Parts of Speech

Fairy is a noun and can also be used as an adjective.

Definitions

• As a noun, fairy refers to a mythical creature typically depicted as a tiny, delicate, and winged woman or girl.
• As an adjective, fairy means resembling or suggestive of a fairy, especially in being charming or magical.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈfɛri/
• UK: /ˈfeə.ri/

Origin and Usage

The word fairy comes from Middle English, from Old French faerie, from fae, meaning "fairy," from Latin fata, meaning "the Fates." Fairy has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to supernatural beings, and is often associated with folklore and mythology.

Synonyms

• Sprite
• Nymph
• Elf
• Imp

Related Words

• Magic
• Witch
• Angel
• Merma

Example Sentences

• The little girl believed that fairies lived in the garden.
• The fairy tale ended with the prince and princess living happily ever after.
• The garden was decorated with fairy lights for the evening party.
• The fairy godmother appeared and granted Cinderellas wish to attend the ball.

Word: fazed 1. Parts of Speech:

Verb

2. Definitions:

To disturb, bother, or disconcert; to cause to become intimidated or fearful; to make hesitant or uncertain.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /feɪzd/

UK: /feɪzd/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "fazed" originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the Middle English word "fasen" meaning "to drive away, to frighten".

In modern usage, "fazed" is often used to describe a feeling of unease or discomfort caused by something unexpected or unfamiliar.

5. Synonyms:

• Bothered
• Disconcerted
• Intimidated
• Unsettled

6. Related Words:

• Fable
• Facet
• Falls
• Fancy
• Fiber

7. Example Sentences:

• She was not fazed by the criticism.
• Despite the obstacles, he did not appear fazed.
• The unexpected turn of events seemed to faze her for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.