5 letter words starting with FER

Feral

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to an animal that is wild and untamed, often used to describe domestic animals that have returned to a wild state. Can also be used to describe a person who is wild or savage in behavior.

Pronunciation (US): feer-uhl

Pronunciation (UK): feer-uhl

Origin and Usage: The word "feral" comes from the Latin word "ferus" which means "wild." It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to describe animals that were once domesticated but have returned to a wild state. Today, the word is also used to describe people who exhibit wild or untamed behavior.

Synonyms: Wild, untamed, savage, undomesticated, uncivilized

Related Words: Beast, brute, wilder

Example Sentences:

• After being abandoned by its owner, the cat became feral and learned to survive on its own.
• The feral dog growled and bared its teeth at the hikers.
• The feral child had been living in the forest for years and had forgotten how to speak.
• The abandoned house was overrun with feral cats.
• Her feral behavior at the party shocked everyone.

Definition of Ferns 1. Parts of Speech

Ferns is a plural noun.

2. Definitions

Ferns are flowerless, spore-producing plants that have fronds and reproduce through spores rather than seeds.

3. Pronunciations

US: /fɜːrnz/

UK: /fɜːnz/

4. Origin and Usage

Ferns have been around for over 360 million years and are found in many different environments around the world. They are often used as ornamental plants and are also used in traditional medicine in some cultures.

5. Synonyms

No synonyms found for ferns.

6. Related Words

• feral
• ferly
• fermi
• ferns
• ferny

7. Example Sentences

• She loves to go on nature walks and look for ferns in the forest.
• The ferns in the garden are looking lush and green.
• Some ferns can grow up to 30 feet tall!

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Parts of Speech: adjective

Definitions:

• resembling or covered with ferns

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈfɜrni/
• UK: /ˈfɜːni/

Origin and Usage:

The word "ferny" is derived from the noun "fern" and is used to describe something that resembles or is covered with ferns.

Synonyms:

• fernlike
• foliage-covered

Related Words:

• feral
• feria
• ferly
• fermi
• ferve

Example Sentences:

• The hiking trail was lined with ferny undergrowth.
• The garden was filled with ferny plants.
• The forest floor was covered in a ferny carpet.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: a boat or ship used to transport passengers and goods across a body of water, especially as a regular service.

Verb: transport (someone or something) by ferry.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈfɛri/

UK: /ˈfɛri/

Origin and Usage

The word "ferry" originated in Middle English from Old Norse "ferja" meaning "to carry". It has been in use since the 14th century. As a noun, "ferry" refers to a boat or ship used to transport passengers and goods across a body of water, especially as a regular service. As a verb, "ferry" means to transport someone or something by ferry.

Synonyms

Boat, ship, transport, shuttle, convey

Related Words

Boats, cargo, docks, ports, wharf

Example Sentences

1. The ferry will depart from the dock at 10:00 AM.
2. The company operates a ferry service between the two islands.
3. She ferried the goods across the river.
4. He ferried passengers to and from the island.
5. The ferry was cancelled due to bad weather.